MIDTERMS 2018: Election Analysis
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2 min readNov 9, 2018
On November 6, 2018, millions of Americans cast their ballots in the Midterm elections in a response to Trump’s presidency. While the Democrats’ high voter turnout propelled them to a gain of over 30 seats in the House, a heavily unfavorable electoral map led them to lose ground in the Senate.
What political factors led to these results? How do race, gender, and ideology come into play? And what do these results tell us about Trump, the GOP, and the future of the Democratic Party?
To answer these questions, writers Lew Blank and Tyler Wendland will discuss the 2018 Midterm elections in this video episode for The Outsider.
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MIDTERMS 2018: Was there a Blue Wave?
MIDTERMS 2018: Should Democrats Run Progressive?
MIDTERMS 2018: The Importance of Ballot Initiatives
