Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds
Democrats reclaimed the Senate Tuesday by toppling GOP candidates across Trump country, with Chuck Schumer clinching five pickups in a midterm wave.
TL;DR
- Democrats have reclaimed control of the Senate.
- This victory ends Republicans' control of the federal government.
- Democrats won by defeating Republican candidates in traditionally Republican areas.
- President Trump's agenda in Congress is likely to be halted.
- Blame is being directed at Trump, candidate quality, and Senator Tim Scott for the GOP's losses.
- The leadership of Senate Democrats, specifically Chuck Schumer, is uncertain due to some newly elected members' reluctance to support him.