In an election that saw voters in nearly every demographic shift right, the center-left New Democrat Coalition, poised to pick a new chair this Wednesday, sees reason for optimism.
Despite the rightward shift at the ballot box, the New Dems, known for being pragmatic dealmakers, are on track to increase their numbers next Congress with at least 23 new members, a net gain of at least eight compared with their current 100-person roster.
Some in the coalition see proof that their message can win in tough races and possibly light the way forward for the rest of the party.
