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They left no doubt: There’s a bright side for everyone about the midterm result

by Becket Adams, opinion contributor - 11/09/26 7:00 AM ET

by Becket Adams, opinion contributor - 11/09/26 7:00 AM ET

Kevin Wurm, Associated Press A person leaves a voting location after casting their ballot at the New Beginnings Community Church in Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 2026.

If you’re a Democrat, then you’re pretty happy with the outcome of last week’s election. If you’re a Republican, then you just had a very rough week.

But if you’re a small-c conservative dedicated to the health of the republic, it was not a total disaster. There were silver linings, and I’m not talking only about the ending of certain slimy Republican candidates’ careers — think Vivek Ramaswamy and Ken Paxton.

No, I’m talking about the size and scope of the Democratic victories, particularly in the Senate races, which were thorough and decisive across the board.…