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Dems didn’t ‘walk away’ with midterms, the right says

By Bria Felicien
Nov 5, 2018

1. Why Aren't Democrats Walking Away With the Midterms?

From New York Times: "Democrats miss Trump's political gifts and the real threat he represents."

2. Democrats Ponder the Unthinkable: What If They Lose?

From The Daily Beast: "Polls suggest the Democrats shouldn't lose in the House, but after 2016 everyone is paranoid."

3. Democrats Are So, So Bad at This

From The Slate: ""Supreme Corp."! "Make America Sick Again"! The party's messaging is an atrocity, and it won't get any better until Pelosi and Schumer are gone."

Explore‘Vote!’ the left says

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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