# Blue wave sweeps America: ‘In 1974, we had Watergate babies; now we have Iran War babies’

https://mins.news/en/item/129059

- France 24, 2026-11-04 13:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/blue-wave-sweeps-across-america-in-1974-we-had-watergate-babies-now-we-have-iran-war-babies

> Hind Ziane compares the rise of a new generation of Democratic lawmakers with the aftermath of Watergate, arguing that disillusionment over the Iran war, economic pressures and dissatisfaction with Donald Trump may be reshaping US politics. Philip Turle says many voters backed Democrats because they oppose Trump, not because they love the party. A sweeping victory does not necessarily give Democrats a mandate or lasting public confidence.

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