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            <title><![CDATA[After Midterm Victory, Democrats Face Challenge of Uniting a Divided New Generation in Congress]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new generation of Democrats from widely divergent ideological factions is heading to the US Congress. Now progressive socialists must unite with former Republicans who have switched sides. They will have a common opponent in Donald Trump, which will make cooperation easier, says political science professor William Bianco.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:45:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Democratic Socialists Gain Momentum in US, Promising Affordable Childcare and Healthcare]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Democratic left is generating enthusiasm - and Republican anger. The movement is riding high ahead of the midterm elections, promising free childcare, universal healthcare and affordable rents. Both Republicans and Democrats have failed us, says Donovan McKinney of the Detroit chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Vote]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Socialist candidates, states that seem to be turning “purple” and a highly engaged Donald Trump. On November 3, the United States will hold midterm elections - a vote that will determine whether the president’s party, the Republicans, retains control of Congress. Here’s a quick guide.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Race for Congress]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Socialist candidates, states that appear to be turning “purple” and a highly engaged Donald Trump. On November 3, the United States will hold midterm elections - a vote that will determine whether the president’s party, the Republicans, retains control of Congress. Here’s a quick guide.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leftist wave washes over Democrats as three Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates win primaries]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Three candidates endorsed by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, a left-wing Democrat, have emerged victorious in their primaries. The left-wing wave is worrying the party establishment ahead of the fall midterm elections.]]></description>
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