What is this strange, post-election feeling? Oh right – it’s utter joy | Dave Schilling

Dave Schilling describes the elation and disbelief felt by liberal Americans after Tuesday’s election results, which he sees as a rare break from years of political gloom. The results suggest voters have rejected some of Donald Trump’s politics, though the article cautions that a joyful election night does not guarantee lasting change.

He points to unexpectedly strong Democratic performances across several states, emotional speeches from Jon Ossoff and James Talarico, and conservative pundits’ subdued reactions. The gains were not universal: anti-trans bills passed in several states, and California’s proposed billionaire tax appeared unlikely to succeed. Schilling says Democrats now face the harder task of turning voters’ message into governing priorities.