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Politics● Low2h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 9:42 PM

For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge

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The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and where they remain divided.

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