The Past and Possibly Future Blue Wave
Source: RealClearPolitics - Homepage · Bias: Center Right
Summary
The 2006 midterm election was a huge "blue wave." As the night passed, those of us watching the results saw race after closely contested race go to the Democratic candidate. It was a brutal night for Republican candidates in both federal and state elections. And it poses a dire warning for the 2026 midterms.
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