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U.S. politics this coming year will be defined by the midterm elections, and if current trends continue, Democrats could take back Congress.

According to recent Marist polling , Democrats lead by 14 points on the national ballot question, while President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a new low of 36% .

The question is whether, and how, Democrats can keep the momentum going to turn out voters.

There are lessons to be learned from November’s elections. That both progressives and moderates swept to victory might suggest that the way to go for Democrats in 2026 is to build a bigger tent to successfully navigate the choppy waters of a polarized electorate. But the real lesson of 2025 is that voters want a compelling alterna

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