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- 1Southern Democrats see hope in midterm voter discontent▼Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm voters
Southern Democrats are expressing cautious optimism about their prospects in the region for the first time in years, saying they intend to build on voter discontent shown in the midterm elections. The party hopes to convert frustration among midterm voters into gains across Southern states, where it has long struggled.
- 2Democrats face big spending gap in Georgia governor's race●Democrats face a staggering spending disadvantage in Georgia’s tight race for governor
Democrats are at a significant financial disadvantage in Georgia's closely contested race for governor, according to NBC News. The spending gap comes despite the contest being considered one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in the country, raising concerns within the party about its ability to compete in a key Southern battleground state.