The American people have spoken at the polls and sent the clearest possible message to the White House and its occupant: that his policies are strongly disapproved of.
The Democrats achieved a historic victory that amounts to an equally historic defeat for Donald Trump, who, in a matter of hours, lost the control he had held until today in both the House and the Senate. A president with half the power—or, in American political slang, a “lame duck” president—who has lost his omnipotence.
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“The Democrats have achieved something that has happened… only four times since the end of World War II. Both chambers of Congress have gone to the same party. It’s the first time in 20 years, since 2006.”
Sagar Meghani – “AR” Reporter
Overnight, the balance of power in Congress shifted, and let’s take a look at how the results are shaping up so far, as the count continues.
In the 435-seat House of Representatives, the Democrats prevailed, securing 228 seats and, with them, a majority in the House. The Republicans are limited to just 139, while 68 seats remain undecided.
The Democrats’ advance was sweeping in the Senate as well, where they won 54 of the 100 seats, securing their dominance there as well. Trailing far behind are the Democrats, with just 44 seats.
The Senate results are still pending in only two states. In Alaska, where the Republican candidate is leading, and in Mississippi, where a nail-biter is unfolding, as the two contenders are currently tied at exactly the same percentage: 48.9%.
“Wow, wow, wow! Now, against all odds, we Democrats have won the Senate. And we have five words for the American people: Relief is on the way.”
Chuck Schumer – Democratic Majority Leader in the Senate
They “captured” strongholds
The Democrats managed to win a resounding victory, capturing seven historic strongholds of their opponents and reshaping the political landscape. Seven states that were Republican strongholds: Maine, Ohio, South and North Carolina, Iowa, and, most notably, Kansas and Texas.
In Texas, the 38-year-old Republican stronghold was toppled by the 37-year-old James Tallarico, who was just one year old when the state last elected a Democratic senator. Today, however, the deeply religious politician prevailed over his opponent—who was Trump’s personal choice—by 12 percentage points.
“We’ve just won Texas back. They played dirty because they were desperate. But we never lost hope. We never lost faith.”
James Talarico – Texas Senator
The upset in Kansas—which had been solidly red since 1932—was also historic —the longest winning streak in American history—until Pastor Adam Hamilton, with 51%, unseated the incumbent Republican Senator, Roger Marshall.
“How did a Democrat win in Kansas, a deep-red state… for the first time in nearly a century… especially in a state where only 25% of the population is Democratic? How did this happen?”
Adam Hamilton – Kansas State Senator
The third major blow came from South Carolina, which had embraced Trump just two years earlier. Now, however, Democratic pediatrician Annie Andrew achieved the impossible, crushing her Republican opponent, longtime Senator Lindsey Graham.
Abdul El Sayed did exactly the same thing in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim senator. The 42-year-old doctor, the son of Egyptian immigrants, made a difference and, with 53% of the vote, did more than just defeat Mike Roger. He also delivered a resounding response to the venom Trump spewed at him, with vitriolic comments about his name and extreme labels such as “extremist,” “jihadist,” and “misanthrope.”
“Habibi (my dear)… there is a delightful irony in the fact that… you are constitutionally obligated to swear me in this January.”
Abdul el-Sayyid – Michigan Senator
In the end… defeat
Last night was admittedly a nightmare for Trump, who was forced to reckon with the political cost of his first two years in office and the challenges he now faces, as Democrats now have the power to block his legislative agenda and tighten their grip on his administration.
That was precisely why, last night, he went through all the stages of… grief—from denial, to threats, to lashing out—and finally, in the early hours of the morning, conceded defeat.
“I congratulate the Democrats. They’ve worked very hard for a very long time.”
Donald Trump – President of the United States
The question, however, is how he will vent his bitterness and how he will govern from January 3 onward, with a Congress that will now operate under an opposition, even though the White House reminds the public with this post that: “Trump is still your President.”
Watch Yiannis Xenophontos’s report:
