The midterms showed that pandering to Trumpism is a recipe not just for defeat but for demoralization. Even losing progressive campaigns brought hope
The most important outcome of the midterms is the Democratic victory in the House of Representatives. Those who fear Trump is an authoritarian leader who poses a serious threat to constitutional democracy can take some comfort from the fact that Trump and his Republican enablers will now be checked in the House. Yet now is no time for liberal self-congratulation. For the Republicans strengthened their hold on the Senate. Trump is still strong, and angry. And there is much havoc he can still wreak on our democracy, especially on the most vulnerable among us. And he could still win in 2020.
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