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Betting on voter gratitude is a common mistake.
Betting on voter gratitude is a common mistake.
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Thrills, cautious optimism, stony silence: How allies, partners, and adversaries reacted to Trump’s win.
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Trump won because Harris inherited a tough situation from Joe Biden — and ultimately could not overcome it.
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