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The Midterms Are Democrats' To Lose -- And They May Find A Way

Democrats gain ground in midterms with pragmatic candidates; Republican struggles continue amid Trump-related issues, but poor Democratic nominees risk losing key races, analysts say.

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Democrats are buzzing over the surprise victory of Taylor Rehmet in a Texas state senate race. Rehmet won by 14 points in a Fort Worth-area district Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024.That outcome inspired a piece by Republican strategist Karl Rove titled "Midterms Are Dems' to Lose — and They May." Rove doesn't gloss over Republicans' weak spots — the president's dismal approval ratings, falling consumer confidence and the daily churn of…

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Alternet broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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