Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
Summary
Democrats won majorities in both houses of Congress in the midterm elections, prompting Republican leaders to describe the results as a severe setback. Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would pursue investigations and affordability measures, while warning that their conflict with President Donald Trump would continue.Key Facts
- Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate after last Tuesday’s elections.
- The article compares the Republican losses with the 1974 midterms, when Democrats gained 49 House seats and four Senate seats.
- Republican officials, including Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis and Sen. Ted Cruz, described the results as a major repudiation of their party.
- Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Republicans needed to reconsider the party’s direction and that Democrats would now have to deliver on their promises.
- President Donald Trump said he would push back against Democrats, and the article reports that he named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff on Friday.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin, who is set to chair the House Judiciary Committee, said Democrats would hold Trump accountable and also address affordability.
- Raskin said Democrats could work with Republicans on issues including the Iran war and tariffs.
- Raskin compared the election victory to the Battle of Gettysburg, saying it was a turning point but not the end of the struggle.
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