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The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?

NPR | By Barbara Sprunt

Published November 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM CST

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Democrats' resounding victory in the midterms can be boiled down to frustrations over the high cost of living and gas prices. But in divided government -- how much can Democrats do?

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Barbara Sprunt

Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.