Ron DeSantis Issues Dire Prediction for GOP After Stunning Midterm Defeat
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Republicans suffered an exceptionally severe defeat in the midterm elections and could struggle to regain control of Congress. Democrats were poised to gain seats in both chambers, while results in several races remained uncalled.Key Facts
- DeSantis called the results close to an “extinction-level event” for Republicans.
- In a post on X, DeSantis predicted Democrats could win 55 Senate seats and more than 250 House seats.
- Democrats flipped Republican-held Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.
- Democrats had flipped at least 25 House seats, with some races still too close to call.
- The article said Democrats were on track for a 13-point national popular-vote lead, with votes still being counted.
- Republicans held Florida’s Senate and governor races, which the article described as close.
- DeSantis said Texas’s election results could have long-term effects on the Republican Party’s national prospects.
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