Breaking down the Democrats' big majorities after the blue wave

The midterm elections have resulted in a significant power struggle between President Trump's White House and the incoming Democratic Congress, according to Lisa Desjardins. The results have set the stage for a two-year clash between the two sides. Lisa begins by discussing the Senate races, where Democrats have already flipped seven seats, potentially gaining nine in total, a rare occurrence that hasn't happened in nearly 50 years.

However, they are still waiting on results from Alaska and Mississippi, where the races are extremely close. In Mississippi, the Democratic candidate, Scott Colom, is currently ahead by a significant margin, but the outcome could still be decided by provisional ballots. In Alaska, the race is virtually tied.

Shifting focus to the House of Representatives, Democrats have claimed control of the chamber, but the size of their majority remains uncertain. As of now, Democrats have gained 28 seats. The map shows several more seats where Democrats are ahead and poised to flip, giving them the potential to gain an additional 23 seats. This would bring their total to 51 seats, a shift similar to the historic 1994 election.

The maps also reveal some close races, such as Texas' 55% to Ken Paxton and Arizona's Second District, which is currently a virtual tie. Lisa emphasizes that these are the current numbers, but it may take some time before the final outcomes are known.