Everyone’s Talking About the ‘Blue Tsunami.’ In Japan, It’s Complicated.
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The New York Post used a Hokusai work to depict Donald Trump being swept away by Democrats’ midterm election win. Covered by 27 outlets: 11 lean left, 9 are centre, 7 lean right.
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