Donald Trump admitted that the US midterm elections were “in some ways a little disappointing”, as President Joe Biden expressed relief that the expected “red wave” of Republicans failed to materialize. Democrats are expected to lose their majority in the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate will come down to three key contests in Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. Speaking on the Truth Social platform on Wednesday night, the former president – who is expected to launch a new bid for the White House – admitted that “in some ways last night’s election was kind of disappointing.” However, he argued that “from my personal point of view it was a very big victory” as his Republican party moves to take control of the House. Biden said Tuesday’s election was “a good day for democracy” and pledged to work with House Republicans to pass legislation.
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But he added that “voters were also clear that they are still disappointed, I understand that, it’s been a really tough few years for this country.” Trump’s hopes of a return to the White House appeared to have suffered a triple blow as the results showed no huge Republican “Red Wave” in the election, some candidates he personally supported losing and a clear challenger for his party’s presidency. John Fetterman celebrates his victory with his family after winning the Pennsylvania Senate / AP Democrats appeared to perform better than expected, and Mr. Trump was not expected to return to power in Washington in two years after the big “Red Wave” midterm elections. The results pointed to a stalemate on Capitol Hill if Mr. Biden is expected to lose control of the House, leaving him struggling to pass many of his reforms. Biden said Democrats had a “strong night” as voters brushed aside their concerns about him to deny Republicans the landslide victory they expected. He told the White House: “While the press and pundits were predicting a massive red tide, it didn’t happen.” Mr. Biden questioned whether Americans really want the big changes some Republicans are calling for — such as debating and voting on continuing Social Security or Medicare. “I’m not going to change anything in any meaningful way,” Mr. Biden insisted. In a crucial victory for Biden’s party, Democrat John Fetterman won a Republican-held US Senate seat in Pennsylvania, beating Trump-endorsed Republican celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz. The victory boosted the Democrats’ chances of holding the chamber, but the final outcome was still too close to know, with the fate of the party’s narrow seat coming down to a handful of key seats yet to be announced. New York State Governor Kathy Hotchul waves during an election night event / AFP via Getty Images The mood at the White House improved as the night wore on, with once-nervous aides putting smiles on their faces and saying early signs for Democrats were better than expected. On Twitter, Mr Biden posted a picture of himself happily congratulating some of the Democratic winners by phone as Republican hopes of a “Red Wave” of victories evaporated. “It’s definitely not a Republican wave, that’s for sure,” Republican US Sen. Lindsey Graham said in an interview with NBC. House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement: “It’s clear that House Democrats and candidates are far exceeding expectations across the country.” In the House of Representatives, Republicans remained favorites to win the majority that would allow them to stop Biden’s legislative agenda. By early Wednesday, the party had flipped six House seats to Democrats, as predicted by Edison Research, one more than the minimum needed to take over the chamber. This number may change. Only 13 of the 53 most competitive races, based on a Reuters analysis of top non-partisan pollsters, had been decided, raising the prospect that the final outcome may not be known for some time. Donald and Melania Trump speak to the media as they leave a polling station after voting in the US midterm elections / AFP via Getty Images The party that occupies the White House almost always loses seats in the midterm elections of a president’s first four-year term, and Mr. Biden has struggled with low public approval for more than a year. But voter outrage over the Supreme Court’s June decision to overturn national abortion rights helped Democrats cut their losses. In Florida, however, Ron DeSantis, 44, won the state’s governorship, strengthening his position to challenge Mr Trump, 76, to be the 2024 Republican presidential nominee if both men decide to be candidates. The Associated Press called his victory over Democrat Charlie Crist just an hour after the polls closed. With 96 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. DeSantis led Mr. Crist by 20 points, far better than the three-point margin by which Mr. Trump beat Mr. Biden in the state just two years ago. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio also cruised to victory in Florida, securing his third term as Democrats struggled in the key state, according to NBC News. “I believe we are on the cusp of a new generation of leadership in this Republican party that will restore common sense,” he said, in what was seen as a jab at Mr Trump. Frank Luntz, the Republican pollster, told the Financial Times: “This is not a tsunami. . . I think the Republicans outdid themselves.” He called Mr. DeSantis a “real winner” on Tuesday night, adding: “He has turned a successful government power into a nationwide movement. I think it will give [Donald] Trump is running for his money.” But Mr Trump has repeatedly defied his critics and could still be headed for the White House despite his tumultuous presidency. A Republican majority in the House, even a narrow one, could block Mr. Biden’s priorities while launching politically damaging investigations into his administration and his family. Republican hopes of taking control of the Senate got a boost later Monday as CNN predicted Ron Johnson would be re-elected in Wisconsin – a key battleground state. The fate of the upper house looks set to be decided by pivotal battles in Arizona, Georgia and Nevada. The Georgia Senate race could come down to a runoff on December 6. Democrats currently control the Senate 50-50 with Vice President Kamala Harris able to break ties. From 5 p.m. UK time on Monday, Democrats held 48 Senate seats and Republicans 49. That means whoever wins two of the three special contests in Arizona, Georgia and Nevada – all held by Democrats – will control the Senate Thirty-five Senate seats, all 435 House seats and three dozen gubernatorial races were on the ballot. More than 46 million Americans voted before Election Day, either by mail or in person, according to data from the US Elections Program, and state election officials warned that counting those ballots will take time. High inflation and abortion rights were voters’ top concerns, with about three in 10 voters choosing one or the other as their top concern, exit polls showed. Crime, a major focus of Republican messaging in the final weeks of the campaign, was the top issue for about one in 10 voters.
title: “Donald Trump Admits Disappointing Us Midterm Results As Senate Race Winds Down " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-01” author: “Kris Morrell”
Donald Trump admitted that the US midterm elections were “in some ways a little disappointing”, as President Joe Biden expressed relief that the expected “red wave” of Republicans failed to materialize. Democrats are expected to lose their majority in the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate will come down to three key contests in Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. Speaking on the Truth Social platform on Wednesday night, the former president – who is expected to launch a new bid for the White House – admitted that “in some ways last night’s election was kind of disappointing.” However, he argued that “from my personal point of view it was a very big victory” as his Republican party moves to take control of the House. Biden said Tuesday’s election was “a good day for democracy” and pledged to work with House Republicans to pass legislation.
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But he added that “voters were also clear that they are still disappointed, I understand that, it’s been a really tough few years for this country.” Trump’s hopes of a return to the White House appeared to have suffered a triple blow as the results showed no huge Republican “Red Wave” in the election, some candidates he personally supported losing and a clear challenger for his party’s presidency. John Fetterman celebrates his victory with his family after winning the Pennsylvania Senate / AP Democrats appeared to perform better than expected, and Mr. Trump was not expected to return to power in Washington in two years after the big “Red Wave” midterm elections. The results pointed to a stalemate on Capitol Hill if Mr. Biden is expected to lose control of the House, leaving him struggling to pass many of his reforms. Biden said Democrats had a “strong night” as voters brushed aside their concerns about him to deny Republicans the landslide victory they expected. He told the White House: “While the press and pundits were predicting a massive red tide, it didn’t happen.” Mr. Biden questioned whether Americans really want the big changes some Republicans are calling for — such as debating and voting on continuing Social Security or Medicare. “I’m not going to change anything in any meaningful way,” Mr. Biden insisted. In a crucial victory for Biden’s party, Democrat John Fetterman won a Republican-held US Senate seat in Pennsylvania, beating Trump-endorsed Republican celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz. The victory boosted the Democrats’ chances of holding the chamber, but the final outcome was still too close to know, with the fate of the party’s narrow seat coming down to a handful of key seats yet to be announced. New York State Governor Kathy Hotchul waves during an election night event / AFP via Getty Images The mood at the White House improved as the night wore on, with once-nervous aides putting smiles on their faces and saying early signs for Democrats were better than expected. On Twitter, Mr Biden posted a picture of himself happily congratulating some of the Democratic winners by phone as Republican hopes of a “Red Wave” of victories evaporated. “It’s definitely not a Republican wave, that’s for sure,” Republican US Sen. Lindsey Graham said in an interview with NBC. House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement: “It’s clear that House Democrats and candidates are far exceeding expectations across the country.” In the House of Representatives, Republicans remained favorites to win the majority that would allow them to stop Biden’s legislative agenda. By early Wednesday, the party had flipped six House seats to Democrats, as predicted by Edison Research, one more than the minimum needed to take over the chamber. This number may change. Only 13 of the 53 most competitive races, based on a Reuters analysis of top non-partisan pollsters, had been decided, raising the prospect that the final outcome may not be known for some time. Donald and Melania Trump speak to the media as they leave a polling station after voting in the US midterm elections / AFP via Getty Images The party that occupies the White House almost always loses seats in the midterm elections of a president’s first four-year term, and Mr. Biden has struggled with low public approval for more than a year. But voter outrage over the Supreme Court’s June decision to overturn national abortion rights helped Democrats cut their losses. In Florida, however, Ron DeSantis, 44, won the state’s governorship, strengthening his position to challenge Mr Trump, 76, to be the 2024 Republican presidential nominee if both men decide to be candidates. The Associated Press called his victory over Democrat Charlie Crist just an hour after the polls closed. With 96 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. DeSantis led Mr. Crist by 20 points, far better than the three-point margin by which Mr. Trump beat Mr. Biden in the state just two years ago. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio also cruised to victory in Florida, securing his third term as Democrats struggled in the key state, according to NBC News. “I believe we are on the cusp of a new generation of leadership in this Republican party that will restore common sense,” he said, in what was seen as a jab at Mr Trump. Frank Luntz, the Republican pollster, told the Financial Times: “This is not a tsunami. . . I think the Republicans outdid themselves.” He called Mr. DeSantis a “real winner” on Tuesday night, adding: “He has turned a successful government power into a nationwide movement. I think it will give [Donald] Trump is running for his money.” But Mr Trump has repeatedly defied his critics and could still be headed for the White House despite his tumultuous presidency. A Republican majority in the House, even a narrow one, could block Mr. Biden’s priorities while launching politically damaging investigations into his administration and his family. Republican hopes of taking control of the Senate got a boost later Monday as CNN predicted Ron Johnson would be re-elected in Wisconsin – a key battleground state. The fate of the upper house looks set to be decided by pivotal battles in Arizona, Georgia and Nevada. The Georgia Senate race could come down to a runoff on December 6. Democrats currently control the Senate 50-50 with Vice President Kamala Harris able to break ties. From 5 p.m. UK time on Monday, Democrats held 48 Senate seats and Republicans 49. That means whoever wins two of the three special contests in Arizona, Georgia and Nevada – all held by Democrats – will control the Senate Thirty-five Senate seats, all 435 House seats and three dozen gubernatorial races were on the ballot. More than 46 million Americans voted before Election Day, either by mail or in person, according to data from the US Elections Program, and state election officials warned that counting those ballots will take time. High inflation and abortion rights were voters’ top concerns, with about three in 10 voters choosing one or the other as their top concern, exit polls showed. Crime, a major focus of Republican messaging in the final weeks of the campaign, was the top issue for about one in 10 voters.
