Blue wave in 2026 stays heavily favored at 83 percent

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    "A companion Kalshi contract (CM-EVT-T5VXKJT451) at 68% on Republicans controlling at least one chamber creates a logical tension: both cannot resolve YES.",
    "Resolves via the Bureau of Labor Statistics as named resolution source, an unusual attribution, traders should verify the exact resolution mechanic before the close."
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