Democrats Pulled in Moderates. Can They Hold On to Them?

The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Hill each frame the post-election period around whether Democrats can constrain President Trump, with the Times asking whether Democratic gains with moderates signal a lasting realignment or a temporary reaction to an unpopular president. The Atlantic reports Democrats are preparing investigations on multiple fronts, while The Hill reports that congressional investigations and possible impeachments are anticipated and that the Supreme Court is expected to rule in ways favorable to Trump in two instances.

1. The Atlantic FIRST 22h ago Can Democrats Hold Trump Accountable?

   They’re preparing investigations on numerous fronts, but the president knows how to stonewall.

2. The New York Times 4h ago Democrats Pulled in Moderates. Can They Hold On to Them?

   Does Democratic success signal a broad realignment in American politics? Or is it a temporary turn away from an unpopular president?

3. The Hill 28m ago Democrats won — how much can they do now to restrain Trump?

   As the country prepares for congressional investigations and possibly impeachments, the Supreme Court's Trump-friendly majority is poised again to put its thumb on the constitutional scale in two instances.

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