What is the meaning of a Republican Senate, and what does the future hold for the House?
The Senate and House have never undergone a double flip in US history.
The Senate's flip to the GOP may result in more than 50 Republican votes, but they won't have 60 votes to break a filibuster. This could lead to a pressure campaign to eliminate the filibuster. Meanwhile, Democrats are holding onto the seats they need to potentially win the House.
Democrats have already flipped one key NY seat in their favor.
If the GOP holds the Senate and the Democrats win the House, we will be at a pivotal moment in history.
In 2024, the House of Representatives elections will likely be a 'VERY DIFFERENT SCENARIO' from any previous double flip in U.S. history, where one body flips in one direction and the other flips in the opposite direction.
The race for Majority Leader in the Republican Senate is now between Thune, Cornyn, and Rick Scott, with the leadership vote scheduled for next Wednesday.
The GOP Senate leader may be influenced by Trump's preferences.
If Democrats manage to win the House, it can be attributed to replacing Biden with Harris.
Had Biden remained on the ticket, Democrats would have lost 30 seats. However, dropping Biden put the House within striking distance for the Democrats.
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