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Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
BBC News Wednesday 04 November 2026, 12:44 UTC 1 min read
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From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.
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