1. Bragging Rights--and Disappointment--for Both Parties

From Politico: "Republicans suffered widespread losses in the suburbs — but Democrats lost a spate of key Senate and governors races."

2. The New Metropolitan Majority

From The Atlantic: "If Democrats want to build a durable coalition, they will need to shift their approach, building ties between voters in cities and those in the suburbs that surround them."

3. Forget the Blue Wave. Behold the Purple Puddle

From USA TODAY: "Democrats in the House and Republicans in the Senate means gridlock. That's a good thing, but it is only a temporary solution."

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