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Republicans Owe Yesterday’s Victories to Old People, Even More Than Usual

Voters over the age of 65 made up 23 percent of yesterday’s electorate (compared to only 19 percent in the past two midterms). Also, they favored the GOP 58-40, a ratio that was by far the steepest of any age group, and a significant shift from the 49-49 split from just two years ago. Thanks, olds! Now, about those entitlements of yours … [Newsweek]

Republicans Owe Yesterday’s Victories to Old People, Even More Than Usual