Democrats’ next challenge: talk like people, not politicians

After a win built on authenticity, the new majority has to resist the pull of Capitol jargon, or they risk further alienating the voters who just took a chance on them.

U.S. Senator-elect Annie Andrews of South Carolina arrives at the Capitol for orientation on November 9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Recently elected members of Congress are attending orientation events on Capitol Hill after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the recent midterm elections. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Before Annie Andre…