Where’s the red wave? Six key takeaways from the US midterms
by Miranda Bryant and Guardian staff from US news | The Guardian on (#65MC8)
Democrats appear to have surprised even themselves, though a Republican majority in the House still seems likely
As results in America's crucial midterm elections continue to come in, an unexpectedly mixed picture has emerged.
Many observers across the political spectrum were expecting a surging Republican performance certain to take back the House and perhaps to capture the Senate. But instead Democrats have surpassed expectations, surprising even themselves. Congress may still fall to the Republicans - with the House very likely changing hands - while control of the Senate could remain up in the air until December when a runoff election in Georgia is decided.
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