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Democrats' midterm wins surpass post-Watergate gains, DeSantis gives grim forecast for GOP

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In 1974, following President Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal, Democrats gained 49 House seats, four Senate seats and won four races for governor. After Tuesday, Democrats are on pace to possess the largest House majority either party has…

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