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For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring a New Challenge

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The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, our national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and where they remain divided. #election #politics #Democrats

Video by Lisa Lerer, Joy Sung, Jon Hazell, Léo Hamelin and Jordan Winters/The New York Times

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