Why 🐿️ DemocraticPartyPolitics picked: What will Democrats do with the blue tsunami? – Stateside with Kai and Carter

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<p>The historic Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections were more than just a rebuke of Donald Trump and his Maga movement – they are a five-alarm fire for the Republican party itself, which may be on the verge of collapse. The sweeping wins in GOP strongholds like Texas, Iowa and Kansas reveal an electorate that is fed up and eager for change. But that anger could turn on Democrats – quick. Now that they run Congress, what can the fractured Democratic coalition achieve? And will they do enough to keep voters on their side in 2028?<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/kai-wright" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank"> Kai Wright</a> and<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/carter-sherman" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank"> Carter Sherman</a> break down what we know about this once-in-a-lifetime election and how this new Congress has the potential to be the most consequential since Reconstruction</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/nov/04/democrats-blue-tsunami-us-midterms" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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Why 🐿️ DemocraticPartyPolitics picked: What will Democrats do with the blue tsunami? – Stateside with Kai and Carter

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