The Democratic Party is celebrating its (12) victory this Saturday, the lost seat to maintain control of the U.S. Senate, a decisive victory for President Joe Biden’s continued presidency, and a bitter failure for his predecessor, Donald Trump. “I’m feeling good and looking forward to the next two years,” Biden from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, replied on the sidelines of an Asian summit.
The Democratic Party is celebrating its (12) victory this Saturday, the lost seat to maintain control of the U.S. Senate, a decisive victory for President Joe Biden’s continued presidency, and a bitter failure for his predecessor, Donald Trump. “I’m feeling good and looking forward to the next two years,” Biden from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, replied on the sidelines of an Asian summit.
Four days after the midterm elections, US media proclaimed the victory of Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto in the key state of Nevada. The incumbent narrowly defeated Adam Laxalt, a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump.
His re-election increases the number of Democrats elected to the Senate to 50 out of 100, allowing Biden’s party to retain control of the upper house of Congress. Under the US Constitution, Vice President Kamala Harris has decision-making authority among senators.
Democrats can still win seats in the state of Georgia, which will hold a runoff on December 6.
A punch to “Make America Great Again”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reacted minutes after the results were announced, tweeting that it was a “manifestation” of the Democrats’ success. In his view, this means that Americans “wisely reject the anti-democratic, authoritarian, heretical and divisive aspect that the MAGA Republicans want to impart to our country,” in reference to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.
Trump has been ubiquitous during the campaign, from the Republican primaries to nationwide domestic rallies. More than 100 Republican candidates were elected, contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to US media estimates, but some of Trump’s “kids” failed.
Revived by high inflation, Republicans have long believed they have a huge advantage in winning both houses back in this traditionally difficult election for the ruling party.
However, it looks like Republicans will be able to regain a majority in the House of Representatives. It is expected that Joe Biden or those close to him will use it to launch numerous congressional investigations into his administration.
sensitive issues
However, the opposition party’s victory seems to be much smaller than expected. Channel NBC News Saturday morning predicted a fragile five-seat majority for the Republicans and 220 against 215 for the Democrats. About 20 polls, mostly in California, have yet to make up their minds.
But without the Senate, Republicans will not be able to pass laws that fit their purpose, particularly on abortion and climate, and prevent the appointment of judges, ambassadors, and government officials.
The Republicans’ disappointing results are fueling unrest among their elected representatives in Congress, leading to a possible showdown. In a letter revealed by politicalSeveral Trumpist senators appear to be challenging re-appointment Mitch McConnell, demanding a postponement of the vote to elect their leaders in the Senate, scheduled for next week.
Hoping to ignite the discussion on the topic, they write, “We are all disappointed that a ‘red ripple’ (GOP color) has not materialized, and there are many reasons for that.”
election fraud.
The end of Republican illusions for the Senate means a setback for Donald Trump, who is expected to announce his third run for president this Tuesday (15).
On Friday, 11th, Democrats had already won the victory in Arizona, where outgoing Mark Kelly defeated the undefeated Republican Blake Masters, who had strong support from the former president.
Added to the other failures of his “offspring”, the republican billionaire affected by this failure in Arizona once again claimed election fraud, as he has done since his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, and refused to accept the polls’ decision.
While his influence within the Republican Party is undeniable, Trump is leaving the midterms weakened and appears to want to act quickly to draw the curtain from his opponents. Among them is Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who has been re-elected victoriously and is the new star of the far right. His success hasn’t gone unnoticed by the billionaire, who this week nicknamed himself “Ron the Moralist.”
And, calendar coincidence or not, Tuesday will also be the day the memoirs of former vice president Mike Pence, another possible rival of Donald Trump, are released.
(with information from AFP)
source: Noticias
