There is reason to hope that the Democrats might deliver this time

After the US midterm elections, commentators described the “blue tsunami” as a popular rejection of President Donald Trump rather than renewed enthusiasm for Democrats. Jonathan Smucker warns that the party could face the same anti-incumbent anger in the next election cycle if it fails to deliver. He nevertheless sees reasons for hope in the campaign, including the rise of progressive economic populist candidates who challenged powerful corporations and presented themselves as champions of working-class people. He argues that this shift could help Democrats avoid squandering a historic opportunity.