Are Democrats’ Stunning Midterm Upsets in Deep-Red States a Blip—or Is Their Map Expanding?
Here's what political experts have to say.
Democrats' stunning midterm upsets in deep-red states have left many questioning whether this is just a blip or a sign that these states will become more competitive in future elections. Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas are all sending Democrats to the U.S. Senate after decades of Republican dominance. Polls had suggested voters would favor Democrats over Republicans in these elections, but the magnitude of the blue wave that swept over the country on Tuesday far exceeded expectations.
While not all races have been called yet, Democrats are expected to secure the largest majority in the U.S. House since 2008 and flip seven seats in the U.S. Senate so far. Experts attribute much of Democrats' success to a "perfect storm" of issues coalescing in this election cycle, including anger at the Republican Party and President Donald Trump over handling of the economy, war in Iran, and immigration policies.
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