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Feeling blue: what Democrats can learn from the elections

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Democrats celebrated a string of electoral victories on Tuesday. The winners include a former spy, an ex-Navy helicopter pilot, and a democratic socialist. But finding a unifying message for that big tent may prove difficult in future elections. Will the party over-interpret the results and provide an opening for the GOP? John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet. Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.