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#Midterms

# midterms - Last month November 2022

Republicans win 218th seat to claim slim majority in US House
# Midterms
# Midterms

Republicans win 218th seat to claim slim majority in US House

Nov 17th 2022, 7:37 AM 17,629 Views 7 Comments

The result is far short of the sweeping victory Republicans predicted.

US Democrats close in on Senate majority as counts continue
# Midterms
# Midterms

US Democrats close in on Senate majority as counts continue

Updated Nov 12th 2022, 3:42 PM 52,611 Views 30 Comments

Midterms traditionally deliver a rejection of the party in power but Republicans did not perform as well as expected.

US midterms: As the election count drags on, focus shifts to the 2024 White House race
# The Midterms
# The Midterms

US midterms: As the election count drags on, focus shifts to the 2024 White House race

Nov 10th 2022, 7:12 PM 10,543 Views 9 Comments

With 209 seats so far, Republicans appear poised to secure a slim majority in the 435-seat House of Reps.

As it happened: GOP 'Red Wave' fails to materialise but control of US Congress still unclear
Live Nov 9th 2022, 10:50 AM

As it happened: GOP 'Red Wave' fails to materialise but control of US Congress still unclear

  • Joe Biden’s party defeated Republicans in several key races, defying expectations of a Republican surge.
  • In one of the most bitterly-fought races Democrat John Fetterman flipped a senate seat for Pennsylvania.
  • Republicans held on to governors’ mansions in Florida, Texas and Georgia.
Ron DeSantis wins big in Florida as Donald Trump takes aim against him in pre-2024 threat
# Red On Red
# Red On Red

Ron DeSantis wins big in Florida as Donald Trump takes aim against him in pre-2024 threat

Updated Nov 9th 2022, 10:12 AM 37,296 Views 18 Comments

DeSantis has been easily re-elected as Governor of Florida.

Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know before the US midterm results start rolling in
# Oh Say Can You See
# Oh Say Can You See

Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know before the US midterm results start rolling in

Updated Nov 8th 2022, 9:35 PM 30,493 Views 15 Comments
  • Once every four years the House, Senate and Governors take centre stage over the White House.
  • Rónán Duffy takes a look at some of the big races to look out for.
Up All Night: America votes and we'll be following the results as they happen
# The Midterms
# The Midterms

Up All Night: America votes and we'll be following the results as they happen

Nov 8th 2022, 3:47 PM 16,932 Views 20 Comments

Control of the House and Senate are at stake in the elections midway during President Biden’s term.

Biden tries to promote his two years in office as Trump hints at 2024 comeback
# Midterms
# Midterms

Biden tries to promote his two years in office as Trump hints at 2024 comeback

Nov 4th 2022, 10:20 PM 15,862 Views 36 Comments

Trump may announce a presidential bid if Republicans do well in coming elections

Biden hits campaign trail in final uphill push to salvage Democrats
# Midterms
# Midterms

Biden hits campaign trail in final uphill push to salvage Democrats

Nov 3rd 2022, 7:40 PM 11,343 Views 16 Comments

Biden will end the trip in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, alongside the still popular former president Barack Obama

# midterms - This year 2022

On the trail with MAGA-favourite Doug Mastriano as he hits the culture war notes in Pennsylvania
# Mayor Of Easton
# Mayor Of Easton

On the trail with MAGA-favourite Doug Mastriano as he hits the culture war notes in Pennsylvania

Oct 22nd 2022, 9:39 PM 22,045 Views 10 Comments

Mastriano is fighting an uphill battle to defeat his Democrat opponent Josh Shapiro.

'Every single vote matters': Biden travels to Philly as activists hit local bars ahead of the midterms
# Streets Of Philadelphia
# Streets Of Philadelphia

'Every single vote matters': Biden travels to Philly as activists hit local bars ahead of the midterms

Oct 21st 2022, 7:35 AM 9,880 Views 5 Comments

With polling less than three weeks away, it’s all to play for in Pennsylvania.

Trump brands Biden 'enemy of the state' at Pennsylvania rally
# Midterms
# Midterms

Trump brands Biden 'enemy of the state' at Pennsylvania rally

Sep 4th 2022, 6:10 PM 26,686 Views 46 Comments

Trump slammed a recent speech by Biden as the ‘most vicious, hateful and divisive speech ever delivered by an American president.’

# midterms - All time

Judge says Florida election problems make it a 'laughing stock of the world'
# Florida
# Florida

Judge says Florida election problems make it a 'laughing stock of the world'

Nov 15th 2018, 9:33 PM 21,193 Views 9 Comments

The judge also rejected a request to extend the deadline for all of the state’s counties to submit the results of a machine recount.

Florida election recount underway as millions of votes to be checked
# Recount
# Recount

Florida election recount underway as millions of votes to be checked

Nov 11th 2018, 12:28 PM 16,157 Views 16 Comments

The Florida secretary of state ordered the recounts yesterday.

A dead brothel owner from reality TV has been elected to a state seat in Nevada
# Pimping It
# Pimping It

A dead brothel owner from reality TV has been elected to a state seat in Nevada

Nov 7th 2018, 1:25 PM 51,414 Views 43 Comments

Dennis Hof was found dead after a weekend of parties celebrating his 72nd birthday.

No big upsets as Trump's Republicans keep Senate and Democrats take House
# US Midterms
# US Midterms

No big upsets as Trump's Republicans keep Senate and Democrats take House

Updated Nov 7th 2018, 8:58 AM 67,940 Views 140 Comments

There’s already been a disagreement between Democrat Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump.

Making history: The fresh faces en route to Washington DC
# A Night Of Firsts
# A Night Of Firsts

Making history: The fresh faces en route to Washington DC

Nov 7th 2018, 8:29 AM 17,819 Views 14 Comments

The youngest-ever woman and Mike Pence’s brother are among those to win seats in Congress.

Mitt Romney, who Trump branded a 'stone cold loser', wins Senate seat
# Comeback
# Comeback

Mitt Romney, who Trump branded a 'stone cold loser', wins Senate seat

Nov 7th 2018, 7:35 AM 20,982 Views 15 Comments

The former presidential nominee lost out to Barack Obama in 2012.

Long lines and technical issues as US voters go to the polls
# Midterms
# Midterms

Long lines and technical issues as US voters go to the polls

Nov 6th 2018, 5:58 PM 12,262 Views 26 Comments

The midterm elections mark the first major voter test of Donald Trump’s controversial presidency.

Poll: Will you follow the results of the US midterm elections?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Will you follow the results of the US midterm elections?

Nov 6th 2018, 9:33 AM 25,057 Views 61 Comments

Two years of a Trump presidency have heightened divisions between Republicans and Democrats.

'A battle for America's soul' as public go to the polls in historic midterms today
# Bitterly Divided
# Bitterly Divided

'A battle for America's soul' as public go to the polls in historic midterms today

Nov 6th 2018, 7:03 AM 11,653 Views 33 Comments

Will Trump’s divisive rhetoric win the day, or is there a Democrat resurgence looming?

Rihanna hits out at Trump following reports of her music being played at his 'tragic rallies'
# Stop The Music
# Stop The Music

Rihanna hits out at Trump following reports of her music being played at his 'tragic rallies'

Nov 5th 2018, 7:33 AM 24,444 Views 67 Comments

Meanwhile, Trump has devoted his final days before tomorrow’s midterm elections to helping Senate and gubernatorial candidates.

Plan on following the midterm results on Tuesday? Here's what to watch out for
# Up In The Air
# Up In The Air

Plan on following the midterm results on Tuesday? Here's what to watch out for

Nov 4th 2018, 7:00 AM 14,340 Views 14 Comments

If you plan on following the midterm results, here’s what’s expect to make it easier for you to spot a political upset.

Republicans and Democrats trying to win hearts and minds - but would a high turnout benefit Trump?
# Midterms
# Midterms

Republicans and Democrats trying to win hearts and minds - but would a high turnout benefit Trump?

Nov 3rd 2018, 10:00 PM 26,303 Views 56 Comments

Turnout is usually low for US midterms but indications are that the Trump effect could make this the most hotly contested in decades.

Donald Trump is obsessed with 'winning', so what would losing the midterms mean for him?
# A House Divided
# A House Divided

Donald Trump is obsessed with 'winning', so what would losing the midterms mean for him?

Nov 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM 21,719 Views 65 Comments

Would the US President care, and should he?

A week after bombs sent to his opponents, Trump says 'fake news is creating violence'
# Midterms
# Midterms

A week after bombs sent to his opponents, Trump says 'fake news is creating violence'

Nov 2nd 2018, 8:00 PM 11,944 Views 35 Comments

Meanwhile, Trump hinted that he’d implement sanctions on Iran – through tweeting out a Game of Thrones themed image.

The Candidate: Listen to our special edition podcast for the US midterms
# Red Vs Blue
# Red Vs Blue

The Candidate: Listen to our special edition podcast for the US midterms

Nov 2nd 2018, 6:14 PM 6,627 Views 6 Comments

Let us explain what’s happening on the other side of the ocean.

The 'pink wave', abortion and gun laws: How the midterms affect topical political issues
# Red Vs Blue
# Red Vs Blue

The 'pink wave', abortion and gun laws: How the midterms affect topical political issues

Nov 2nd 2018, 6:10 AM 8,760 Views 24 Comments

There’s an argument over whether there’ll be a ‘red wave’ or a ‘blue wave’ on Tuesday – but let’s look at the pink wave first.

Head to head: Seven interesting races to watch in the US midterms
# Red Vs Blue
# Red Vs Blue

Head to head: Seven interesting races to watch in the US midterms

Nov 1st 2018, 6:15 AM 13,838 Views 28 Comments

Some of the races are virtually tied in the polls – can the Democrats flip enough seats to take back the House?

Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know ahead of the US midterms
# Land Of The Free
# Land Of The Free

Red vs Blue: Here's what you need to know ahead of the US midterms

Oct 31st 2018, 6:10 AM 21,662 Views 48 Comments

The elections come at a polarised time for US politics.

Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon fails in her bid to be Governor of New York
# Celeb Factor
# Celeb Factor

Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon fails in her bid to be Governor of New York

Sep 14th 2018, 7:50 AM 29,584 Views 18 Comments

Two-time incumbent Andrew Cuomo defeated Nixon in the Democratic race.

So, how did that "I am not Barack Obama" ad work out?
# I Am Not Elected
# I Am Not Elected

So, how did that "I am not Barack Obama" ad work out?

Nov 5th 2014, 9:26 AM 13,019 Views 13 Comments

Pretty terribly, as it happens.

D-Day for Obama as Americans go to the polls
# To The Polls
# To The Polls

D-Day for Obama as Americans go to the polls

Nov 4th 2014, 10:27 AM 8,874 Views 25 Comments

Could the Democrats lose the Senate? It looks likely.

Opinion: US midterm elections – why they’re important to America and the world
# USA
# USA

Opinion: US midterm elections – why they’re important to America and the world

Oct 20th 2014, 10:30 PM 142 Views 28 Comments

The midterms are equally worthy of your attention as the US presidential elections.

State of Play: How are the US Senate mid-terms looking?
# Midterms
# Midterms

State of Play: How are the US Senate mid-terms looking?

Sep 27th 2014, 8:30 PM 6,877 Views 34 Comments

Very good. If you’re a Republican.

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