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Democrats’ post‑midterm outlook discussed on TV

First reported Oct 30, 6:30 PM ET · Latest Nov 4, 11:35 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 4, 12:01 PM ET

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Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik discussed the Democrats’ “blue wave” in the recent midterm elections, according to CBS News.

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  • Reported Elise Stefanik and Jasmine Crockett discussed the Democrats' blue wave in the midterm elections. Is this wrong?
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    • “Elise Stefanik, Jasmine Crockett break down Democrats' blue wave in midterms.” — CBS News
  • Reported The discussion featured Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik share their thoughts on the midterm elections.” — CBS News
  • Reported Rahm Emanuel helped engineer the Democratic congressional victory in 2006. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Rahm Emanuel helped engineer that victory in 2006.” — PBS NewsHour
  • Reported Rahm Emanuel said Democrats should try to turn widespread dissatisfaction with a Republican president into a sweeping congressional victory, as they did 20 years ago. Is this wrong?
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    • “On Election Day, Democrats are looking to do what they did 20 years ago – turn widespread dissatisfaction with a Republican president into a sweeping congressional victory.” — PBS NewsHour

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Timeline

What changed: Rahm Emanuel talked about what Democrats should do after the midterms, drawing on the party’s 2006 strategy, PBS NewsHour reported.

How this story developed

  1. New Elise Stefanik and Jasmine Crockett discussed the Democrats' blue wave in the midterm elections. The discussion featured Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. Rahm Emanuel helped engineer the Democratic congressional victory in 2006. Rahm Emanuel said Democrats should try to turn widespread dissatisfaction with a Republican president into a sweeping congressional victory, as they did 20 years ago.

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  1. Elise Stefanik, Jasmine Crockett break down Democrats' blue wave in midterms — CBS News

    Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett and New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik share their thoughts on the midterm elections.

  2. 'A down payment on change': Rahm Emanuel on what Democrats should do after midterms — PBS NewsHour

    On Election Day, Democrats are looking to do what they did 20 years ago – turn widespread dissatisfaction with a Republican president into a sweeping congressional victory. Rahm Emanuel helped engineer that victory in 2006. Now, as his party looks to regain…

Questions

  • The reports do not explain which specific policies or campaign tactics Democrats will adopt, nor how the “blue wave” will translate into legislative action. Open

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More: background

The midterm elections are the nationwide contests held halfway through a president’s term, often seen as a referendum on the sitting administration. A “blue wave” refers to a strong showing by Democratic candidates, while “turning widespread dissatisfaction” describes a tactic of mobilizing voters unhappy with the president’s party.

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