Before they go patting themselves on the back for winning everything, forever, Democrats should think about that history of brief success followed by long-term failure, and ponder how to avoid a similar outcome this time. After Hannibal won a great victory, one of his generals is said to have told him: "You know how to win a victory, Hannibal; you do not know how to use it." The Democrats must figure out how to use their victory.

— Noah Smith
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@underscored·November 6, 2026