The Daily How Democrats Defied the Odds
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Nov 10, 2022 
Nate Cohn, Chief Political Analyst for The New York Times, dives into the surprising outcomes of the recent midterm elections. Despite President Biden's unpopularity, Democrats defied expectations, raising questions about voter behavior. Cohn discusses the impact of regional issues like abortion and the peculiar dynamics surrounding Donald Trump's influence on Republican candidates. He highlights key Senate races and how internal rifts within the GOP might shape future elections, revealing the unpredictable nature of contemporary politics.
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Close Midterms
- This midterm election was unusually close, defying historical trends.
- Democrats performed better than expected given President Biden's low approval ratings.
Regional Variation
- Democrats succeeded in states where abortion and democracy were key issues.
- Republicans performed well where these issues were less prominent.
Michigan's Abortion Referendum
- In Michigan, where abortion rights were on the ballot, Democrats significantly outperformed expectations.
- They won every contested House race and the governor's race by a large margin.