Midterms 2018: Record number of women elected as Democrats seize House but come up short in Senate
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But on a night when America’s suburban voters appeared to reject Mr Trump’s harsh rhetoric and policies, the nation elected a record number of women representatives, the first two female Muslim congresswomen, and a slew of candidates who ran on markedly progressive platforms. Remember this feeling, know the power to win.” She added: “Today, the American people have spoken to restore that vision.” The White House issued a statement saying the president had called Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell to congratulate him on the party’s gains. “It may not be a blue wave, it’s a rainbow wave,” said CNN analyst Van Jones, describing what he sees as the beginning of a new Democratic party. “We always knew these races are going to be close,” said congresswoman Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, co-chair of House Democrats’ recruitment efforts.
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