# ‘Identity crisis’: Can Democrats deliver after a ‘historic’, once-in-a-generation victory?

https://mins.news/en/item/130925

- France 24, 2026-11-05 15:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/identity-crisis-can-democrats-deliver-following-their-historic-once-in-a-generation-victory

> The Democrats’ historic electoral breakthrough has reshaped US politics, but its scale could deepen disputes over the party’s future direction. Former US diplomat and analyst Laurie Dunden says the key question is whether Democrats can turn momentum into coherent governance. She points to the apparent unraveling of Donald Trump’s 2024 coalition and the party’s ongoing divide between progressives and centrists. Dunden cautions against calling Trump a lame duck too soon; fights over spending powers, vetoes, tariffs and investigations will test the practical limits of US checks and balances.

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