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The panel expressed concerns about the long-term implications of the Republican gains, particularly the potential for a more radical and uncompromising approach from the GOP. One panelist warned that the Democrats had "exchanged soft power for hard power," burning their credibility and influence to win the 2020 election, only to face a backlash in 2022.
However, the panel also acknowledged that the Democrats' missteps may have provided an opportunity for a more moderate course correction, with the potential for the GOP to pull back from the most extreme elements of their agenda and focus on addressing the economic concerns of voters.