How Democrats Changed Everything
The Intercept breaks down a historic midterms sweep and hears from voters on what they want next. The post How Democrats Changed Everything appeared first on The Intercept .
The Democrats' victory in Tuesday night's midterms shattered records and exceeded expectations, granting the party a clear mandate for change. Jessica Washington, a politics reporter at The Intercept, and Maia Hibbett, the managing editor, discussed the election and interviewed voters from Maine, Michigan, and Texas about their motivations.
Voters expressed frustration with wealth inequality, money in politics, and the Trump administration's use of fearmongering as a tactic. There was a desire for more social welfare spending, Medicare for All, and support for Palestinians, as well as responses to transphobic and Islamophobic rhetoric during the campaign. Hibbett noted that Democrats of all stripes won, and the results indicated a disapproval of the Trump administration's governance.
Washington pointed out that convincing voters that the Democrats can improve their lives, rather than merely playing it safe on civil rights issues, would be crucial.
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