Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain

By STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party’s relief at securing its first big electoral wins since last November’s drubbing lay unresolved questions about its direction heading into next year’s midterm elections.

The Election Day romp of Republicans stretched from deep-blue New York and…