WASHINGTON ― The Democratic “blue wave” crested on the steps of the Senate on Tuesday as Republicans held on to their majority in the upper chamber. Republicans likely expanded their Senate majority Tuesday by defeating Democratic incumbent Sens. More importantly for Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) can continue confirming Trump’s judicial nominees ― further cementing the judiciary as a key part of his and Trump’s legacy. Indeed, several Democrats up for re-election red states saw their poll numbers dip in October following the confirmation hearings. Both Republicans and Democrats have talked up the prospect of bipartisan compromise on infrastructure next year.

Source: Huffington Post November 07, 2018 03:30 UTC