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Democrats ride inflation wave back into power in Congress

James Carville's mantra rings in my ears every election cycle: "It's the economy , stupid". The famed political strategist coined the phrase in 1992 but it's still relevant now, with the Democrats on track to retake both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, gaining powerful oversight roles over Donald Trump 's presidency.

Democrats ride inflation wave back into power in Congress

James Carville's mantra rings in my ears every election cycle: "It's the economy , stupid". The famed political strategist coined the phrase in 1992 but it's still relevant now, with the Democrats on track to retake both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, gaining powerful oversight roles over Donald Trump 's presidency.

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