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The midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways

Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years. Here, five lessons learned from last week's midterms.
The rising sun illuminates the U.S. Capitol building on Nov. 9, 2022 — the day after Election Day.

The outcome of the midterm elections have had wide-ranging consequences, from Congress to presidential politics.

Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years, right as the 2024 presidential approaches with open questions about who will even be on the ballot

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