Feeling pessimistic, might delete later. You can blame ICE kidnapping people off the streets, a stupid gerrymandering strategy, endless idiotic wars, or even just Ken Paxton being hated. But I think the only reason Texas (and some other usually-red states and districts) flipped is because a lot of people were pissed off that it was costing $200 to fill their huge trucks and SUVs. Is $6 diesel the result of Republican policy? Of course. But if we invaded Iran and it didn’t cause a huge spike in gas prices I don’t think we would be where we are today (and to be clear, I’m very pleased with last night’s results, even if my fucking stupid Florida continues to underperform).
Quick edit to whoever admins this community: I just read the sidebar & rule 1. Mea culpa.
With all the fuckery of the last two years, the GOP still got elected in 44 senate races.
They absolutely did not as there were only a total of 33 contested seats. Total.
You’re confusing the final count with the actual election. Republican absolutely did not get elected in 44 races on Tuesday.
We don’t hold 100 Senate elections all at once, they’re staggered.
There were only 35 seats open. But your point still holds: At present Dems won 20 of those seats, Reps won 13. (with two still uncalled ATM). Still way too many wins.
Way too many