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The Democrats have won. But what do they stand for?

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 06, 2026 • 01:10 AM
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The midterms elections signalled a dramatic sea change in American politics. What does that mean now for the United States – and the world?

The Democrats have won. But what do they stand for?

It’s hard to imagine what more Donald Trump could have done to encourage the majority of US voters into such an emphatic rejection of his presidency and the party he has reshaped in his warped image.

The crass excess and bluster that helped define Trump’s political success over a decade finally proved too much for the majority of Americans to stomach, especially over the past year.

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