[ad_1] CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she is waiting to decide about her next steps in the new Congress, saying any decision to run for leadership depends on her family and her Democratic colleagues. “Well, the fact is, any decision to run is about family, and also …
Read More »What to know about control of Congress and outstanding votes in other races
[ad_1] CNN — The battle for control of the House is now the biggest unanswered question of this year’s midterm elections after Democrats kept their narrow Senate majority. Victories in Arizona and Nevada, according to CNN projections, mean the party will enter 2023 with at least 50 Senate seats – …
Read More »What to know about the outstanding votes in Nevada and Arizona
[ad_1] CNN — The razor-thin elections for Nevada’s Senate seat and Arizona’s governorship have yet to be called on Saturday as counties in both states work to whittle down the tens of thousands of ballots that still need to be counted. Democrat Katie Hobbs leads Republican Kari Lake by about …
Read More »Opinion: The most underestimated president in recent history
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. He is the author and editor of 24 books, including, “The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment.” Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer. The views expressed in this …
Read More »Grand jury returns federal indictment against Paul Pelosi’s alleged attacker
[ad_1] CNN — A grand jury has returned a federal indictment charging David DePape, the man accused of violently attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in late October, with attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault of an immediate family member of a federal official. “If convicted, he faces …
Read More »Opinion: There’s one person to blame for Republicans’ thumping at the polls
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a weekly opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more …
Read More »Opinion: A really bad night for some high-profile Trump-backed candidates
[ad_1] CNN — CNN Opinion contributors share their thoughts on the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections. The views expressed in this commentary are their own. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a clear message to every Republican voter Tuesday night: My way is the path to a national majority, and …
Read More »Biden: The ‘Red Wave’ didn’t happen
[ad_1] CNN — President Joe Biden is addressing reporters Wednesday after appearing to withstand historic and political headwinds in the midterm elections, staving off resounding Republican wins even as his presidency is now likely entering a new period of divided government. The results, he said, are a sign US democracy …
Read More »Democratic pick up in Pennsylvania boosts their hopes of holding Senate
[ad_1] CNN — Democrats will pick up a GOP-held Senate seat in Pennsylvania in a huge boost to their hopes of clinging to the chamber, while the red wave that Republicans hoped for has yet to materialize in the House. Democratic nominee John Fetterman’s victory over Republican Mehmet Oz means …
Read More »Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Wes Moore and other 2022 midterm election history makers
[ad_1] CNN — While the overall midterm election results may not be known for hours or even days in some spots, candidates from both parties are already celebrating historic victories. Heading into Election Day, both parties were looking to diversify their ranks of elected officials, both in Congress and beyond, …
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