5 Hard Truths for Republicans After a Midterm Massacre
Summary
The article says Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms, after Republicans held both for two years. It argues that Republican losses reflected risks from letting Donald Trump shape nominations, lawmakers’ close alignment with his policies, and a weak record in Congress.Key Facts
- The article reports that Democrats won both chambers of Congress and flipped at least seven Senate seats.
- It says Democrats also won House districts that Republicans had carried comfortably in 2024.
- In Texas, Trump backed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn; Paxton won the nomination but lost the general election to James Talarico, according to the article.
- The article says Michael Whatley, whom Trump supported in North Carolina, lost to Roy Cooper.
- An AP Voter Poll cited in the article found that about four in ten midterm voters wanted to express opposition to Trump, while fewer than two in ten wanted to express support.
- The same poll found that six in ten voters disapproved of Trump's presidency.
- The article says seven Republicans supported a September 15 House resolution calling for U.S. forces to withdraw from hostilities with Iran, while 203 opposed it.
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