Ken Burns: Why I’m Optimistic About the Midterms

New York Times Tuesday 03 November 2026, 10:03 UTC By Ken Burns 1 min read

Key Points

There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences.

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Over the past decade, Andrew Leyva shaded the space next to Donald Trump’s name each time it appeared on his ballot, trusting that a tough-talking businessman willing to challenge Washington would benefit working guys like him. Leyva, a 39-year-old who installs blinds in Arizona, voted to usher in the economic “golden age” that Trump so often promised. Leyva envisioned gas that cost $2 a gallon.

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