What the midterms taught us about the future of the Democratic Party
Dan Merica's Washington Post analysis examines what the 2026 midterms taught the Democratic Party about its future, reporting that elected Democrats and operatives woke up the Wednesday after the elections with hope for the first time in years. He writes that the party had been listless after sweeping 2024 losses, while commenters emphasize a need to focus on practical governance and economic and social issues.
