Economic Populism Shapes 2026 Midterms; Governing Agenda Unclear

Economic populism, including data center opposition and California's billionaire wealth tax, has become the defining theme of the 2026 midterm cycle across both parties. The article questions whether this populist energy can translate into a coherent governing agenda, leaving policy direction uncertain.

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