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Democrats' Midterm Blowout, Trump Blames Candidates For Losses, Democratic Agenda
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Democrats swept control of Congress with historic Senate victories in Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, giving the party new momentum even as its broader brand remains unpopular. President Trump’s hand-picked candidates suffered major losses, leaving Republicans to wrestle with how closely to stay tied to him as he prepares for two years of divided government. Democratic control of the House and Senate will give the party new power to block Trump nominees and launch investigations, with Hakeem Jeffries poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House. Want more analysis of the most important ne...
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Democrats expected a big election night and went beyond even those expectations. Texas, South Carolina and Kansas are among the seven states Democrats flipped in the Senate so far. How did Republicans lose so badly? I'm Steve Inskeep with Michelle Martin and this is up first from NPR News.
President Trump's hand-picked candidate Ken Paxton summed up the midterms like this. We've had a difficult night tonight across the country, but it's not over. True in that a few undecided races will determine how badly Republicans lost. Texas elected Democrats for Senate, governor, and other offices.
What does that mean for Trump's hold on his party? Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first black speaker of the House. What does he see as a Democrats mandate? Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day.
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