Democrats try out a strange new emotion at post-midterms What's Next conference: hope
Summary
Democratic organizers and elected officials met in Denver to discuss the party’s future after strong midterm results, including Senate victories and gains in Congress. Attendees expressed optimism about future elections but also warned that voters may have backed Democrats out of frustration over prices, the economy, the Iran war and corruption concerns.Key Facts
- The two-day What's Next conference took place in Denver.
- Democrats celebrated winning contested races and flipping Senate seats in Mississippi and South Carolina.
- The article said Democrats turned Texas blue and won large majorities in Congress.
- Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged Democrats to celebrate but not assume future victories.
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Democrats should aim for a presidential win with 370 Electoral College votes.
- Some conference attendees said affordability and the economy remained unresolved challenges for Democrats.
- Protesters from the Sunrise Movement objected to the conference’s sponsorship by Majority Democrats, which they described as centrist and backed by wealthy businesspeople.
- Puerto Rico Democratic chair Luis Davila said he hoped the island could achieve statehood.
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