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November 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Despite having different ideologies, all three major candidates—Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill, and Zohran Mamdani—were laser-focused on how Donald Trump has damaged Americans' lives and how they'd fix things.

And all 3 also rejected establishment Democrats' advice to abandon trans people.
But one thing they had in common is that they were unapologetic about their stances—something that Trump is also known for. From the beginning of his run, Mamdani proudly identified as a “democratic socialist,” and he kept true to his record Tuesday night by beginning his victory speech with a quote from 20th century socialist Eugene Debs and proudly reaffirming his ideological label. For her part, Spanberger, has a long record of moderate positions, however she was still was unapologetic in her own right, particularly in regards to LGBTQ people. Implicitly rejecting advice from certain Democratic campaign consultants, Spanberger stood by her repeated votes for the Equality Act, a bill that would expand anti-discrimination protections in credit, employment, housing, and public accommodations. Spanberger also refused to buckle under millions of dollars in attack ads on the subject of trans rights, saying that she wanted sports leagues, not government, to decide who should be allowed to compete. Mamdani and Mikie Sherrill, who won the governor’s race in New Jersey, were even more affirming in their support for trans rights. All three major candidates were laser-focused on affordability, telling voters in detailed ways how Trump has harmed them, and how they would build a broader society together rather than trying to tear it apart.
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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For context. (the midterms begin tomorrow)
Dave Wasserman v @Redistrict • 7m g... However, if Dems win 60+ House of Delegates seats, it would indicate a Dem enthusiasm/turnout edge consistent w/ Dems having a good chance to flip the U.S. House, despite a possible 4-8 seat GOP net gain from newly gerrymandered maps. 172 O 31 1hl 2K Dave Wasserman @Redistrict • 7m S.. If Dems win 63+ HoD seats, it would be consistent w/ a lot of strong overperformances we've seen for Dems in downballot races so far in '25 and indicate that Dems should be considered favorites for House control in '26. 172 © 35 Dave Wasserman
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM