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Here’s the Guardian’s Joan E Greve with more details of what a Republican-controlled House and a Democratic-controlled Senate will mean for American politics over the next two years:
Republicans officially captured control of the House on Wednesday, as the Associated Press called the 218th seat for the party. The House victory ends four years of Democratic control of the lower chamber, handing Republicans the speakership and the chairmanships of key committees, while Democrats will maintain control of the Senate.
Continue reading…Slim victory defies expectations of ‘red wave’ midterms winSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailHere’s the Guardian’s Joan E Greve with more details of what a Republican-controlled House and a Democratic-controlled Senate will mean for American politics over the next two years:Republicans officially captured control of the House on Wednesday, as the Associated Press called the 218th seat for the party. The House victory ends four years of Democratic control of the lower chamber, handing Republicans the speakership and the chairmanships of key committees, while Democrats will maintain control of the Senate. Continue reading…