November 15, 2022 Print Edition
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Midterms’ lesson: Leadership matters
Midterms 2022 Midterms' lesson: Leadership matters By Jay Cost November 11, 2022 03:46 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Midterms 2022 Midterms' lesson: Leadership matters By Jay Cost November 11, 2022 03:46 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print The electorate delivered a split decision last week, dividing its vote with almost perfect equality between the Democratic and Republican parties. Pundits had predicted massive Republican gains, and GOP operatives and advocates were expecting a “red wave,” but it was not to be. What to make of this? For starters, the practical policymaking difference between a wave and a drop will be far less than the effect it would’ve had on the parties’ confidence going into 2024. As it stands, Republican gains in the House should be enough to create the effect of divided government, even if...
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