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The Midterm Election Results and What They Mean for The US
03:20 - 11:50 (08:30)
Issues like abortion and the concern for the state of the Democratic system remained motivating factors for voters, contrary to what was projected by some. The election results show an underestimation of the damage done by Donald Trump to the Republican Party, and an underestimation of Democratic strength on these core issues.
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There are indications that Republicans might be making pickups in seats that were typically easy wins for the Democratic party due to gerrymandering and shifting voter sentiment, as seen in the results in Florida during the midterms.
03:20 - 07:42 (04:21)
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There are indications that Republicans might be making pickups in seats that were typically easy wins for the Democratic party due to gerrymandering and shifting voter sentiment, as seen in the results in Florida during the midterms.
ChapterThe Midterm Election Results and What They Mean for The US
EpisodeThe Republican Wave That Wasn’t
PodcastThe Daily
Issues like protecting abortion rights, safeguarding democracy, and fear of Republican actions remained motivating factors for Democratic voters during the midterm elections, while projections and punditry underestimated Democratic strength on these core issues.
07:42 - 11:50 (04:08)
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Issues like protecting abortion rights, safeguarding democracy, and fear of Republican actions remained motivating factors for Democratic voters during the midterm elections, while projections and punditry underestimated Democratic strength on these core issues. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's negative impact on the Republican Party was also underestimated, leading to underestimated Democratic strength in statewide races.