Progressives should be careful not to get comfortable. There is work to be doneDemocrats had a great midterms result. Big wins in Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, Maine and Texas show the potential for a majority coalition that reaches well beyond traditional liberal strongholds. That’s a good sign for the pa rty’s chances come 2028.Not surprisingly, the story of the midterms was “affordability”. Surveys showed that the economy was the top issue for the election, with a third of voters citing cost-of-living concerns as their number one issue, and nearly 40% of voters claiming their personal financial situation has worsened over the past year. It’s clear that voters don’t approve of Donald Trump’s economic management. Continue reading... ...read more read less