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

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:53:10+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/11/06/nx-s1-6026662/the-economy-propelled-democrats-to-victory-what-can-they-actually-do-about-it
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-economy-propelled-democrats-to-victory-what-can-they-actually-do-a-278f36/

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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