‘Crushing and terrifying’ midterms result leaves media in fear of civilisation and capitalism crumbling | Weekly Beast

Source: The Guardian Australia · 2026-11-06T01:37:22.000Z · Finance

Every part of the Australian media found what it wanted in the US elections, although the ABC seemed a bit lonely. Plus: Cathy Wilcox defiant over cartoon Want to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter here The front pages of Australia’s newspapers were dominated on Thursday by the spectacular midterm results in the United States. “Capitol punishment,” the Age declared. “Donald lame duck,” said the Herald Sun. “Blue wave leaves Trump a lame president,” was the Daily Telegraph line, while the Australian Financial Review said the midterm blue wave “rips Trump mandate to shreds”. Continue reading...

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