String of wins sees party pass 218 threshold needed to win majority, as American anger mounts over cost of living

The Democrats have retaken control of the US House of Representatives as a “blue wave” of opposition to Donald Trump swept the party’s candidates to victory in congressional districts across the country.

A string of wins in Republican districts across North Carolina, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and New Jersey saw the party pass the 218 threshold needed to win a majority in the 435-member chamber, the minimum goal in achieving its aim of reining in Donald Trump’s presidential power.

    • FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca
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      2 days ago

      The fact that democrats won in such overwhelming numbers shows Trump doesn’t have the political power I thought he did. I don’t think we’re out of the woods yet but things feel so much more likely to turn out good than they felt two days ago

    • FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca
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      2 days ago

      I’ve been so damn cynical about the future of America for two years. I’ve been downright angry with anyone who expects there to be an election in 2028 because I’ve been absolutely convinced the Untied States will be a dictatorship by then. For the first time in two years, I think there is a 2028 election to look forward to and the Untied States will go back to normal. I still think there’s a possibility of dictatorship but it doesn’t seem nearly as likely as it did two days ago. It feels so damn good to unexpectedly feel hope for America again.