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Adding a layer of personal political drama, Jean Shaheen, the Democratic senator from New Hampshire, voted in favor of reopening, aligning with her mother, Stephanie Shaheen, who is running for Congress in the state. This familial link underscores the nuanced and sometimes contradictory positions within party lines, reflecting a broader sense of disarray and lack of a unified direction. The recent election results have not provided clarity or consensus on the party’s core identity or leadership, leaving the Democratic Party seemingly rudderless as internal disputes continue.