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The benefits of a big blue wave

by Svante Myrick, opinion contributor - 11/02/26 10:30 AM ET

by Svante Myrick, opinion contributor - 11/02/26 10:30 AM ET

People grab stickers on the first day of early voting in New York, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

On the eve of the midterm elections, it appears that if Democratic and independent voters turn out in strong numbers, we could be heading toward Democratic majorities in the House and Senate — and an opportunity to begin undoing the harms inflicted on the country during two years of unchecked rule by President Trump and subservient congressional Republicans.

There are many reasons to vote against continued Republican rule.…