Democrats Win Senate Majority for Trump's Final Two Years
A Senate majority next year was once thought to be a pipe dream for Democrats that required them to run the table in deep-red terrain while defending several battlegrounds already controlled by their party.
TL;DR
- Democrats achieved a commanding control of the Senate, securing their majority.
- The Democratic win will stymie President Trump's legislative agenda for his final two years.
- Democrats will likely be unable to get Trump's preferred nominees confirmed.
- Democrats regained subpoena power and oversight capabilities with the committee gavels.
- Republicans faced challenges including a lack of message discipline and Trump's focus on the SAVE America Act.
- Significant Republican expenditures were made in states like Ohio, Texas, Iowa, and Kansas.
- Democratic intra-party disputes occurred in Maine and Michigan.
- The election outcome could lead to a larger confrontation between Democrats and Trump.
- Chuck Schumer is in a stronger position as Senate Majority Leader.
- John Thune may face blame from conservative Republicans for the election outcome.