Midterm elections in the United States: Democrats avoid rout against Republicans

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L.de la Mornais, B.Laigle, E.Challat – France 2

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There was no Republican wave in the midterm elections in the United States on Wednesday, November 9. For Democratic President Joe Biden, it is an immense satisfaction, but we cannot yet say whether the Chambers will switch to one side or not.

The polls rather predicted a big slap for the left. But the Democratic Party resisted, like John Fetterman who won the strategic seat of senator from Pennsylvania (United States).I am proud of our campaign. We protected women’s right to choose and we won so we could raise the minimum wage“, did he declare. On the Republican side, it’s a disappointment. On television sets, party executives are bitter and question the candidates Trumpists too radical that frightened voters.

In the House of Representatives, the temporary count count 203 Republicans and 175 Democrats. She should tip sideways republican, but without tidal waves. The Senate is in perfect equality, 48 seats for each party currently. Joe Biden will be able to maintain levers of action on Ukraine and the economy with a Congress that is less hostile than expected. Donald Trump, however, feels untouchable. The other threat to Trump is Ron DeSantis, a rising Republican candidate, who is clearly aiming for the presidency in 2024.


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