Have the Democrats Figured Out How to Win Again?
Democrats achieved a sweeping victory in the first major elections of Donald Trump's second term, with decisive wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City, alongside favorable redistricting outcomes in California. These results suggest a significant voter backlash against Trump’s pol
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