Consider This from NPR What this week’s elections could mean for the midterms
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Nov 7, 2025 
Domenico Montanaro, NPR's senior political editor, and Tamara Keith, senior White House correspondent, explore the implications of recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. They discuss how voter dissatisfaction with the Democratic party could affect the midterms. The duo examines the Democratic strategy focused on affordability and the misalignment of Republican messaging in light of economic realities. They also analyze the historical context of presidential approval ratings and its potential impact on upcoming elections.
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Affordability As The Democratic Thread
- Democrats see affordability as a unifying message after recent wins.
- They plan to lean on cost-of-living themes to regain momentum into 2026.
Different Democrats, Same Message
- Diverse Democratic winners nevertheless echoed the same affordability language.
- That shared focus reduces visible splits between moderates and progressives.
Voter Perception Lags Official Economic Claims
- Voters aren't feeling the economic gains President Trump points to like markets or gas prices.
- That disconnect undermines Republican claims that the economy is solved.