For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other
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The post-election landscape remains clouded, with the latest House and Supreme Court elections suggesting no consolidation of power for Republicans. Instead, Democratic voters exhibited resilience following Trump's presidency and his controversial tariff policies, which may lead to economic challenges for the GOP. While Democrats hold an edge among educated voters, they also face an uphill battle with disengaged constituencies. The recent electoral outcomes indicate potential Democratic victories in upcoming elections, but significant issues persist that could impact future political dynamics.
The special House elections in Florida and the Supreme Court election in Wisconsin confirmed that Democratic voters were not, in fact, stunned into submission by last November's election.
President Trump's sweeping tariffs and the economic downturn that may follow have created enormous political risks for Republicans.
The elections on Tuesday do not suggest that Democrats solved any of the problems that cost them the last election, but they reflect a party advantage among educated voters.
The results thus offer a plausible preview of the next few years of elections: major Democratic victories, including in next year's midterm election.
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