How Influential Was Former President Donald Trump in This Election?

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The Democrats had a better night than they thought they were going to. inflation was an issue for a significant share of the electorate. Abortion, which is something the Democrats talked a lot about, was also a big issue for a lot of voters. How does all this impact Trump's thought process heading into a potential 2024 presidential bid? We'll have to wait and see.

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