Everybody Moves Leftward

Political scientist Daniel Schlozman on the midterms, divided government and the future of a center-left party where progressives and moderates are stuck together.
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The Straight of Hormuz Midterms

Foreign policy played a surprisingly prominent role in the elections, with a large share of voters calling the Iran war a “crucial” or “major” factor in their vote.