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Democrats take control of US House, but Republicans still control Senate - The Boston Globe

posted onNovember 7, 2018
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Article snippet: WASHINGTON — Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday night, a rebuke of President Trump’s divisive leadership style and nationalist agenda, tempered by the Republicans’ success in keeping control of the Senate. It was a night of significant consequence, if not with an overwhelming message. It is expected to bring the president political pain in the form of multiple committee investigations and a House that will no longer be receptive to his policy proposals. A jubilant House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi took the stage late Tuesday night to chants of “Speaker!” from the crowd of Democratic staffers, donors, and volunteers at party in a Washington hotel. She vowed to bring back oversight of the White House, saying, “It’s about restoring the Constitution’s checks and balances on the Trump administration.” But she also tried to find common ground with the president. “We have all had enough of division,” she said. “The American people want peace. They want results.” The Democrats’ House victories were aided by support among suburban voters turned off by the president’s behavior and his policies. They picked off 24 seats in their campaign to win control of the House of Representatives by Tuesday evening and projections showed them prevailing in additional contests. Republicans saw bright spots in early returns, winning Senate seats in Indiana, North Dakota, and Missouri that were held by Democrats and putting them on track to increase the... Link to the full article to read more

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