South Carolina’s Tim Scott
GOP takeover: Republicans surge to Senate control
By DAVID ESPO and ROBERT FURLOW
Nov. 5, 2014 2:08 AM EST
Two-term incumbent Mark Pryor of Arkansas was the first Democrat to fall, defeated by freshman Rep. Tom Cotton. Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado was next, defeated by Rep. Cory Gardner. Sen. Kay Hagan also lost, in North Carolina, to Thom Tillis, the speaker of the state House.
Republicans also picked up seats in Iowa, West Virginia, South Dakota and Montana, all states where Democrats retired. They had needed a net gain of six seats to end a Democratic majority in place since 2006.
In the House, with dozens of races uncalled, Republicans had picked up 11 seats that had been in Democratic hands, and given up only one.
A net pickup of 13 would give them more seats in the House than at any time since 1946.
Obama was at the White House as voters remade Congress for the final two years of his tenure — not to his liking. With lawmakers set to convene next week for a postelection session, he invited leaders to a meeting on Friday.
The shift in control of the Senate, coupled with a GOP-led House, probably means a strong GOP assault on budget deficits, additional pressure on Democrats to accept sweeping changes to the health care law that stands as Obama’s signal domestic accomplishment and a bid to reduce federal regulations.
Obama’s ability to win confirmation for lifetime judicial appointments could also suffer, including any Supreme Court vacancies.
https://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/050a08651e194c409a95b892b05c9099/senate-control-top-prize-midterm-election
Are we really gonna have to look at Cory with that stupid open-mouthed, incredulous look for the next 6 years…?
Ummm that’s not corey in the picture!