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Baker, the popular Republican who has presided over a strong economy, and running mate Karyn Polito won by a 2-to-1 margin over their Democratic opponents.  Two likely chairmen from Massachusetts say they’re willing to work with President Trump on lowering prescription drug prices and updating the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.  If that holds, it could bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations.  The high-profile Cambridge Democrat has frequently sparred with President Trump.

Baker, the popular Republican who has presided over a strong economy, and running mate Karyn Polito won by a 2-to-1 margin over their Democratic opponents.  Two likely chairmen from Massachusetts say they’re willing to work with President Trump on lowering prescription drug prices and updating the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.  If that holds, it could bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations.  The high-profile Cambridge Democrat has frequently sparred with President Trump.

Democrats on Tuesday night captured control of the House of Representatives, placing a significant check on MORE’s next two years in office. Several networks made the call after Democrats flipped 17 seats in races across the country. Democrats were leading in a number of other races and seemed positioned to gain more than 30 seats, and possibly more than 40 with polls just closing at 11 p.m.

Democratic hopes for a blue wave in Tuesday’s midterm elections ran into a red wall in the form of the GOP Senate majority that MORE protected — and ultimately expanded. Democrats will retake the House majority, putting a major crimp in Trump’s legislative efforts and winning oversight powers that will allow committee chairs to subpoena the administration left and right. But Republicans look set to gain as many as four seats in the Senate, surpassing expectations and giving Trump the ability to more easily secure confirmations of Cabinet members and judges. The result

Both sides can say they won the 2018 midterm elections. Democrats regained the House majority for the first time since 2010. Republicans not only held but added to their majority in the upper chamber. That split decision won't likely lead to a lot of deal-making in the new Congress next year, though both House Democrats and Senate Republicans will need to point to accomplishments when their majorities will be up for grabs in 2020.  Here's what to look for the rest of 2018 and into the new year. Leadership battles The focus will be on the House and the big question is: Who will

Months of speculation and rumination collided with reality on Tuesday as Democrats secured a long-sought majority in the House while Republicans tightened their grip on the Senate. Election Day did not unfold exactly as either party had hoped. Democrats failed to hold onto several key Senate seats, while Republicans were ultimately unable to keep their losses in the House below the 23-seat threshold that Democrats needed to win the chamber. But there were bright spots for the parties, as well.

Tuesday was the most anticipated, most hyped — and likely most-watched — midterm election of modern times. The reason was simple: It was widely seen as a referendum on MORE. Yet the verdict is far from clear as the dust begins to settle. Tuesday was an election night where the biggest figures on each side were not clear-cut winners or losers. MIXED President Trump The bottom line: The president’s party lost its majority in the House of Representatives.  That is a hugely significant development.

“Tomorrow will be a new day in America,” Pelosi affirmed as she thanked voters. “Remember this feeling, know the power to win.” “Today is more than about Democrats and Republicans,” Pelosi said. “It’s about restoring the Constitution and checks and balances to the Trump administration.

“Tomorrow will be a new day in America,” Pelosi affirmed as she thanked voters. “Remember this feeling, know the power to win.” “Today is more than about Democrats and Republicans,” Pelosi said. “It’s about restoring the Constitution and checks and balances to the Trump administration.

Democrats are less optimistic about taking back the Senate, especially after President Donald Trump barnstormed across the country in recent weeks to stump for key Republican Senate candidates. Odds favor Republicans maintaining control of the Senate and perhaps even gaining a few seats. All eyes will also be on key gubernatorial races in states (Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin) that will have huge 2020 ramifications. Precincts across key states have seen record turnout while voting machines have malfunctioned from Georgia to Texas, forcing voters to stand hours in line to vote.