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Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 12:08 AM

What Do Democrats Do Now?

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America

Democrats have taken control of the House and the Senate, winning every battleground state and flipping seats they haven't won in decades. Lakshya Jain of The Argument, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and 60 Minutes Correspondent Ross Douthat weigh in on what the win means and what comes next. If you'd like to share your own great question, email us at greatquestion@cbsnews.com.

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