Summary: When it comes to politics, never underestimate your opponent. And don't lose touch with your voters. Those are among the lessons of an epic upset in the Democratic race to represent New York’s 14th District in the US House of Representatives. Also: our five stories, showing aspiration, compassion, and creative compromise at work. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
