Midterm elections: Biden hails ‘good day for democracy’ | Midterm elections in the United States

We had elections yesterday. And it was a good day, I think, for democracy. And I think it was a good day for AmericaWelcome to the poll, the president said during a press conference at the White House apparently without interference.

And also repeat intend To run for a second term in 2024, to be confirmed early next year.

While the final election results are not yet known, Joe Biden clearly enjoyed the Democrats’ good performance and sent a firm message to Republicans.

While reporters and analysts were expecting a giant red wave, it didn’t happenHe stressed, referring to the color of the Republican Party, recognizing this frustration Many voters, especially with regard to inflation.

Joe Biden was speaking a day after the midterm elections in which his party limited the damage in a poll that has traditionally been tough on the ruling party, which has been seen as a test of its political future.

Democratic leader said Willing to work with the republican oppositionclaiming to be open to all good ideasBut he did put several red lines on Social Security, abortion, and even climate change.

The red wave did not happen

Nearly 24 hours after the first polls closed, America was still waiting to know the fates of several crucial and controversial polls, such as Arizona or Nevada.

But the Republicans were well positioned to control, albeit narrowly, the House of Representatives, while the Senate’s fate hung in the air.

Major American media warned against announcing their expectations to seize 435 seats in the House of Representatives, with a majority of 218 seats.

The red wave And so it didn’t happen what Republicans expected, undoubtedly depriving Donald Trump of a springboard in his desire to take back the White House.

Silent all morning, the former president made a rare confession, acknowledging the findings on his Truth Social Somewhat disappointing.

Several of his assistants were beaten. And one of his potential rivals for the Republican nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 44, stole the show by winning re-election in a victory.

Republican Kevin McCarthy, who should become the next speaker of the House if he wins, has confirmed that his party will The House of Representatives holdsFrom Tuesday night to Wednesday.

Expected results

If victory is confirmed, Republicans have already announced the color: they will try to demolish Joe Biden’s platform and promise to open investigations into his administration of power.

In the Senate, where Democrats have a very slim majority before the election, it will surely take several days, even weeks, before a majority emerges.

Arizona and Nevada are yet to be decided in the evening.

And in Georgia, as in 2020, voters will go into overtime, with none of the candidates — Reverend Raphael Warnock, current senator, and former NFL star Herschel Walker — exceeding 50 percent of the vote.

A new poll has been set for December 6th.

Democrats wrested from Republicans one of the most contested seats on that ballot, in Pennsylvania, which was won by Jon Fetterman.

On the part of the governors, having secured two Republican positions (in Maryland and Massachusetts), the Democratic camp did not say the last word either in Arizona, where the outcome of the race between Trumpist Carrie Lake was favored, and Democrat Kate Hobbs remained unknown.

In this case, technical problems occurred, but the elections were not rigged, local authorities insisted on Wednesday.

In addition, advocates for the right to abortion were happy to achieve recorded victories Historicalincluding the ultra-conservative state of Kentucky, during referendums organized in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in June.

Americans have They sent a clear and unmistakable message that they want to preserve our democracy and protect the right to choose in this countryPresident Biden confirmed.