Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm voters

Democrats in the Deep South are expressing optimism about potential political gains this year by focusing on voter discontent following the midterms.
Democrats see hope for political gains in the Deep South this year despite disappointments in previous elections
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