I don't understand

The media is blaming the Democrat's debacle largely on Obama. Do the pundits think that voters are focused on him when they vote for Governor, Senator, Congressman, etc.? I acknowledge that my opinion of Obama is not a favorable one; I think he's in a close tie for George W. for the title of worst president I have lived under. But it makes no sense to me to let my opinion of Obama color how I vote for other offices. I can't see that many voters acting otherwise. The media just needs to fill up space and time.