America's two political parties, the oldest and third-oldest in the world, face new challenges as a result of the Democrats' "more than a thumping" of President Donald Trump's Republicans last week.
— Demonstrating that the Democratic blue wave was not merely a top-of-the-ticket phenomenon, Democrats are on track to flip five attorney general seats, three secretary of state seats, and 12 state legislative chambers.
— Democrats also won virtually all key state supreme court races and flipped four lieutenant governorships.
— No Republicans flipped any of these offices or chambers on Election Day.
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More than a "thumping." That's what George W. Bush called it when Democrats won majorities in both houses by gaining six Senate and 30 House seats in 2006
— The 2026 midterm was a presidential party wipeout without much parallel in recent American history.
— Pre-election murmurs of Southern problems for Republicans were borne out by the results.
— In addition to polling, early voting trends provided clues for some of the states where the Republicans let go of the rope.
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HOUSE: 223 at least Leans D, 200 at least Leans R, 12 Toss-ups. See ratings.
SENATE: 49 at least Leans D, 46 at least Leans R, 5 Toss-ups. See ratings.
GOVERNORS: 26 at least Leans D, 22 at least Leans R, 2 Toss-ups. See ratings.
I shouldn't get so angry. It isn't healthy.
