Welcome to the December issue of “Just One Thing,” my monthly attempt to tackle a biggish story or issue in some depth.

I was planning to write about COVID this week, both the disease and the vaccines, and to go through several of the “conspiracy” claims from two years ago that have since been proven true. But I’m going to hold that essay for another time.

Instead, I’m going to give you my take on the November election, addressing the questions and claims that have ranked highest in social media, such as:

* Was it a landslide or was it much closer than the Republicans claim?

* Was I right in predicting in the Aug. 16 issue that the decision would be made by undecided voters? 

* Was I also right when I predicted in that issue that abortion would not be a deciding factor?

* Was it really all about immigration and the economy – or were there “softer” factors that turned out to be more important?

* And what can we expect from Trump – and the media – after he takes office in January?