Midterms 2018: How the Night Unfolded

Millions of voters flocked to the polls Tuesday, giving Democrats a House majority while strengthening Republicans’ control of the Senate. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains.
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[@StefaneJaspering]

This is just the re-cap I was looking for. Facts and unbiased. Nicely done WSJ

[@gagem.c.barbour1842]

*WSJ

[@StefaneJaspering]

Haha thank you!

[@skywastaken7300]

Yeah! And WSJ is VERY Right Biased (said by a New Yorker)

[@blacklisted351]

@@skywastaken7300 Just their opinion section. Their reporting is pretty balanced

[@lilgustav5065]

@@skywastaken7300 What???? WSJ is right biased?? That has to be the most outlandish thing I've heard in years

[@willbetts]

I love it when media companies are capable of producing unbiased and factual videos like WSJ.

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

Did you know the WSJ stole money from kids with cancer?

[@willch.2259]

@@vagabondwastrel2361 So did the Trump family. They aren't allowed to set up a charity in New York State anymore.

[@jwanbesande2734]

3:33-3:38 The Korean War in a nutshell

[@aufwolf7925]

There should have been more red then more blue

[@johnmoore1495]

When you forget to mention Wisconsin in the highly contested governor races even though we were the closest race of the Midwest. 10/10

[@wandamcgann7728]

A house that is divided will not Stand

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

Alondra Diaz Abraham Lincoln was a very smart man but that doesn't make every single word smart. Elected house have been divided since antiquity.

[@victornderu143]

That is pure reality. I like the turn out of voters.

[@namasi7070]

"If a house be divided against itself that house cannot stand...." mark 3:25

[@davidprather7573]

At least he was honest.

[@josetheclassicstarwarsfan8514]

Lol, Democrats did surprisingly well in the 2022 midterms, despite Biden’s low approval ratings! Republicans all year have been saying a “Red Wave” will happen, and never did!😂

[@StarfleetMaincom21st]

3:39 well said

[@lintonhalen8439]

How can you still want Trump? This for me is unbelievable..

[@nomaxx1176]

Not really a split decision. The Senate was never a contest, to begin with, as Dems had to defend 24 seats, compared to the Republican's 8. Governor's races do make a greater suggestion of a split decision, with both parties taking wins in the midwest and a close race in Wisconsin, but gubernatorial races don't have as much to do with the national political environment as the House or Senate. Indeed, results in Wisconsin and Michigan were likely shaped far more by the local affairs of the two states. Walker especially is a polarising figure in his state.

[@iheartlreoy8134]

Nice honest assessment wsj

[@EuriEuropa]

Makes sense, at least we're all still Americans

[@gregjohnson2335]

Thanks. We need to spread this message. Instead of people corrosively yelling at each other about politics, we need to appreciate the fact that we CAN vote. Regardless of political views, we have to work together at the end of the day. If we don't, our country will become weak and divided.

[@gregjohnson2335]

@AMERICAN PATRIOT stop swallowing propaganda

[@alano3834]

I don't agree. We are NOT all Americans.

[@sillysally8795]

Huzzah!

[@EuriEuropa]

AMERICAN PATRIOT any sort of step forward has been made by democrats.. Sure trump is doing great but liberals and progressives have been the reason why this country is where it is today.. Technology, science, etc. Republicans are cool but not for progress.. The traditional ways hold you back and they are only good in some instances.. Hence why the balance of power is necassary

[@reelfilmmaker4347]

Thank god.

[@papoosa]

This called unbiased reporting people

[@josetheclassicstarwarsfan8514]

I think midterm elections are way more exciting than the Presidential election!

[@kevinphung8748]

This election really highlights the ongoing schism between democrats and republicans as both are drifting further on respective belief and ideologies. It safe to say that the results are very conclusive of what is happening in the country right now

[@tranghuynh4799]

If a country is so divided , eventually it becomes 2 countries just like Korea. North and south USA.

[@kelvinpang438]

No,it will be rural america vs city america

[@dcdv4160]

Except it wouldn't be North and south it would be something else

[@karinjudd1442]

That was tried during the Civil War. Did not happen. Republicans beat out the Slave States.

[@williamdaniels6943]

it would be difficult to make 2 countries because one would be all city and the other one would be all small towns and rural area. the rural areas produce all the food.

[@onee]

More like center and West+East USA.

[@richcampus]

Common denominator; Division. ~○~

[@easyflamer]

The Florida race has gotten close enough to trigger a machine recount for the Governor's race and a hand recount for the Senate race

[@thomaswayne1852]

What a difference a day makes

[@jomolololo4398]

From wait ive learened in schoom about America is the senate is most powerful , the house can bring stuff up but ultimatley is the Senate that decides if it goes through or not ? Am i correct?

[@FernandoGonzalezJay]

No, duties are divided between both chambers so some things the house can do and some things the Senate can do. But in order for a bill to become law it must be passed by both chambers of Congress before getting to the president who signs it into law or vetoes it. I'd say a senator has more power than a house rep. There are only 100 senators compared to 300+ representatives. And I think but might be wrong senators terms are longer than house reps. And for there to be impeachment both chambers must agree. The house votes to impeach and then the Senate confirms it. Something like that. Happened with Clinton and another past president in the early years of the government I think. In the end they weren't impeached because one chamber didn't confirm it. I have to google it to make sure.lol

[@williamdaniels6943]

CORRECT but bills are born in the house.

[@uyiuit5332]

Apparently you were sleeping during grammar lessons.

[@Dats_Mark]

@@FernandoGonzalezJay Senators serve 6 year terms, Representative serve 2 year terms.

[@qutaibaabumatar6015]

"schoom"

[@ahuman4013]

What's the music?

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

Can you really call the tide a wave?

[@Htx.lunatic]

Why should the few dictate the lives of many? Why does California, who has 12.5% of the national population, only get 2% of the senate vote? Why does Wyoming, who has. 001% of the national population get 2% of the senate vote? The powers of the house and the senate needs to be reversed to its more reflective of the population.

[@zack9777]

Terrence Morrison each state get 2 senators and The house is base on population

[@Htx.lunatic]

@@zack9777 I know how congress works. I'm saying the House should have greater power than the Senate because the House is based on population. But they don't

[@thatonecountrythateveryone1658]

Terrence Morrison They do it to prevent mob rule from places like Texas,Cali,and New York.

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

because if California had more than one, we'd be a soviet Dictatorship

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

@@thatonecountrythateveryone1658 I'd rather have it from Texas, than California and New York

[@michael-hd7vy]

So is no one gonna talk about the upset in OK-5??

[@aldogarciarussia]

I feel you

[@ReichX1000]

It will flip again

[@alixkilby3313]

Honestly as I'm not an American, I'm happy for Democrats and Republicans. Both campaigned really hard so each deserved half of congress in my opinion for their efforts.

[@qutaibaabumatar6015]

yas mood

[@southbayjay2540]

How does st jude’s hospital’s money feel? Was it worth the potentially saved lives?

[@Curlyhairedasian]

I'm tried of politics always being about Democrat this or Republican this instead of actually talking about the individual candidates and/or policies.. 😔

[@davidperry4013]

This is what I call a mini blue wave

[@neptune3569]

So who won? reps or dems?

[@linkszxx]

RIP that blue wave

[@CH-zr7qr]

We got it 2 years later.

[@tylerstryker96]

You look like Phillip Price from Mr. Robot.

[@jackfrost2014]

What was that? 1:53

[@missbraganza6164]

Florida taught us that people lie to pollsters!

[@williamdaniels6943]

they simply take all the polls in heavy urban areas.

[@ronernst3991]

I am so disappointed in the people of Michigan.

[@camrynvb5803]

Ron Ernst I thought you people said “We should deal with it and move on”. But I guess that only applies to you I guess. #MenLogic

[@Mendoza1414]

Ron Ernst you should get a haircut, and get a job

[@ronernst3991]

Chewy. I could buy you're whole village. By the way, I have a dog named Chewy, He's an asshole.

[@shajarshajar78]

"Allah" comes from the root "Elah" and the plural is "Aliha." When the article "the" is placed in front of "Elah" in Arabic, it becomes "Al-lah." In this state the word can no longer be made plural, nor can it be associated with gender. That is to say, that "Allah" can actually be used to represent the meaning of "One only to be worshipped, never plural, always singular and never man nor woman." Quran is actually "alive" today in the hearts of over nine million (9,000,000) people around the world. This is a real miracle. There is no other book like it. No book can compare to it and no other major religion today has their original preserved in the original language by so many followers of the religion.

[@mcamodell]

Meet the newboss..same as the old boss. Prices will keep rising faster than your paycheck and the bombs never stop.

[@darkshadow955]

Blue Wave

[@judahtribe7]

Blame it on leviathon

[@bigmember5908]

blue wave....barely a splash lets be honest.

[@owenchuarbx]

What are you going to do? Make life harsher for people who support the other party?

[@realnannob]

now in 2022, republicans will take it back.

[@Davdit]

​@@kamikazepilot4889 Its obvious they will.

[@glarabie5745]

They should call Georgia for Red. It is.

[@schroederscurrentevents3844]

WSJ is very, very unbiased and reputable on everything except Jeff Bezos and Amazon

[@blah7983]

The government is more balanced. Now the issue is will the government do anything but bicker.

[@AshikJonathan]

Ripples

[@clarktanko4960]

Wowww Florida - Democrat’s are forgetting the I4 corridor and are only in Miami

[@coolboy71293]

How could the majority of a. County's media be so openly pro Democrat aren't they supposed to report the news and not tell people what to do?

[@aerojetrocketdyners-2538]

just search "midterms 2018" and you get late night shows and leftist media outlets, jewtube strikes again

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

CNN doesn't report news, they spread lies they just call it "news" to fool everyone

[@DLBcovers]

*STOP CLAIMING VOTER FRAUD IS EXTREMLY RARE!* I don't know if they claimed that in this video, but it had to be said.

[@GHyeon]

"very divided" country.... that's sad

[@danielsin5563]

WSJ BEST NEWSPAPER IN AMERICA!

[@JamesJones-oy8md]

GOP needs to get their heads in the game ...

[@beojack4592]

Indeed, but they may have to pry Trump's foot from his mouth first. Its really quite amazing, the GOP is riding the strongest economy of my lifetime. Any blue gains should, and with normal leadership probably would be, rather small and hard fought. But it goes to show i suppose that the conventional wisdom that voters care about the economy above all else either is not true, or an exception at least must be made for a president who arouses distaste by his non economic messages.

[@OviLVR8]

If so many GOP house seats didn't retire the GOP holds the house and senate. They are doing fine.

[@rhess107]

I wonder if they’ve thought of that? Brilliant strategy.

[@TrapGod_JackofAllTrades]

Yeah, and they can start my keeping their hands out of Trump's pants.

[@Nick-yn2uz]

I’m glad Trump got a 2nd Term!

[@CultofThings]

Good. That means one side can't bully the other side

[@elizabethcope1502]

Beto on the money. Texas is not for sale.

[@phaserra]

Not American but I vouch red.

[@perrybelcourt5441]

The guy in Florida governor but he campaign with Hillary Clinton and Debbie Wasserman schultz and threw senator Bernie Sanders under the bus

[@burningknight7]

house is representative of the popular vote so dems winning house just confirms that most of america doesn't like this administration.

[@racistsbegone7215]

we still have to keep our guard up, Russia on the prowl

[@daxc9332]

Rip John Lewis

[@GG-fi3gw]

The tone of this is so biased - just report what it is man

[@EnigmaSeeker2012UAP]

OUR WALL STOPPED YOUR WAVE!

[@scoobonthatmollyfr7562]

No wall to begin with bud

[@joshuaa.5523]

Im pro wave but thats funny still.

[@camrynvb5803]

Enigma Seeker BUT YOU LOST DA HOUSE DOE.

[@TheCMnews]

lol, your wall isn't happening because this wave - that did happen - gave Dems the power of the purse, so get fuckt!

[@lune-3214]

Goody goody, another "sport fanboy"

[@josephpetrongelli3998]

Revisiting the midterms to try and help my predictions for November... a few things I’ve noticed include that if Michigan Democrats turned out to vote Snyder out of office over the flint water crisis, it seems almost certain they will do the same to Donald trump, especially seeing the approval ratings of the governor Gretchen Whitmer’s response to coronavirus. Also, it seems Florida and Texas are significantly more likely to be blue than before, especially as more and more people start falling ill to republican governors’ failed “attempts” to control the virus. I mean come on, Florida is getting obliterated right now and their governor repeatedly turns a blind eye... people are dying by the thousands because of republican leaders and there’s not a doubt in my mind that many people have come to this realization

[@derektheseahawkslightningf2932]

I'd like to ask where you see Florida getting obliterated? Our death rate is really low considering 62.2% of deaths and 63% of cases are in 10 counties alone

[@josephpetrongelli3998]

Derek The Seahawks Fan the mortality of a disease isn’t the only associated issue. There are both short-term and long-term impacts of this virus, both on the economy and in health. I’m sick of seeing people say “well only X amount are dead.” So, you have to die to be considered a relevant statistic? Hospitals are overflowing and we’re nowhere near the end of this. If I get cancer and recover it doesn’t mean I’m 100% back to my normal health, I may have long-lasting complications or health problems, and it’s no different for Covid-19.

[@derektheseahawkslightningf2932]

@@josephpetrongelli3998 Ofc the long term effects are unknown and I'd be worried too since this is a Chinese Bioweapon, however my point was more pointing towards how you are specifically blaming Republican governors even though not only as a country do we have one of the lowest death rates in the world compared to other developed nation's, but 30% of the nation's deaths came from NY and NJ alone. Both heavily Democratic areas.

[@josephpetrongelli3998]

Derek The Seahawks Fan New York and New Jersey are actually getting a hold on the virus though, states that have the biggest issues are the ones that are led by governors who refuse to impose mandates. And again, deaths aren’t the only relevant issue. And China isn’t relevant to this either, so stop scapegoating. This is an American problem and it’ll require an American solution because we suddenly decided America knows everything and the rest of the world knows nothing so we’re fighting this battle without the help of the rest of the world.

[@derektheseahawkslightningf2932]

@@josephpetrongelli3998 I'm sure you're one to listen to Fauci's nonsense correct? Even he agrees you can never completely get rid of this virus

[@liamm8447]

illinois close race lol JB was going to win from day one

[@samcialek]

Almost all of this is factually incorrect. The early bellwethers were much more daunting for Dems than the actual result, which was almost perfectly in-line with expectations, save Florida. This guy is stating almost the exact inverse of what actually happened.

[@Gazerich]

I waved goodbye to the democrats 20 years ago, never regretted it since.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Republicans scored a victory. 2020 will be another victory.

[@Dylan-hy2zj]

They lost the house and now cant pass anything until atleast 2020. Nice victory...

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

@@Dylan-hy2zj Trump will do it with or without their permission the democrats are a mental health crisis not a political party, Trump knows what he's doing and the democrats better cooperate with him

[@Mendoza1414]

General Leopold Horchigli We have the power of the purse😉💙

[@Mendoza1414]

RADIUM CLOCK yhh

[@doyoan8236]

Wow

[@hapiphace6444]

VERY CLOSE RACE ALL AROUND

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

the NPCs have already gotten to this comments section

[@getemcope]

Oh my... It's because most of US don't fear immigrants. We do not pull fire alarmd in a crowded theater when there is no fire. ?? Some of US stuck around the chaos that was demonstrated and witnessed the protagonist laughing and expecting the victims to repay upon reentry of theater.

[@signaturespecialist]

Why do Americans do the completely opposite thing?

[@helpfulmerman.1780]

My favorite party Will always be the white panther party.

[@ReichX1000]

My favourite party is a birthday party

[@RandomGuy-nm6bm]

How on earth are people still voting for red

[@Daniel_Abraham1099]

How on earth are people still voting for blue

[@Stonegoal]

Because we want people to follow laws and males to be males and females to be females. I can accept the question why vote but when one group wants full socialism/communism and the other does not voting or revolution seems to be needed.

[@maximaximilian9917]

just out of interest, non-American, don't really care who wins, but why would you care that males stay males and females to be females - shouldn't one be indifferent?

[@theonetheonlyw5483]

How on Earth are people still voting by color... How about Qualifications, unbiased interests, moral standing etc... People should be taught to vote not given the right to do so with little to no knowledge on what they're voting on.

[@maximaximilian9917]

@TheOneTheOnly W. Love this. Seriously, in Europe we have many parties, so it is a little easier. But I voted a wide spectrum of parties, depending on what issues I feel have to be raised. Voting shouldn't be determined by your ego, but by your interests. Not to go against someone, but for someone.

[@inspirationalspirituality2690]

As a Liberal I'm suprised by the outcome. I'm hoping Pelosi will be replaced soon. Someone more leftist. Let's get liberals in office.

[@erwindulmin4298]

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[@micahwright6008]

Finally a news video with no opinion just facts.

[@differentjoy]

Blue trickle

[@outinhappy2401]

🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢

[@namelessrussian22]

Orange man bad

[@andreagomera]

Sorry to say this: the media, for a long time, made me believe that Trump was a bad-terrible person. And I just found out on my own how good he is to his country! I know it might not be as easy for foreigners to settle in the USA but I am sure that those who study hard,educate themselves deserve and will bring a positive contribution to the States , will be given the oportunity to get in. I think the Trump has been one of the best president ever. Do not believe everything you read or hear from the press.

[@Fuar11]

the best president ever doesn't make a big deal about an immigrant caravan 1000's of miles away, threatening to shoot people who throw rocks. Not only is that ridiculous fearmongering, but soldiers are not allowed to do that. It's illegal.

[@Mino1777]

@@Fuar11 You mean that caravan which tried to break into the USA? Also you realize that throwing rocks can hurt and kill people?

[@andreagomera]

I agree it is not legal to shoot on unarmed civilians who throw rocks to soldiers... how do you think the caravan, should be adressed? should they all be let into the states ? should the military send them back to their countries or what? should the caravan people ask for asylum before trying to enter the USA? should they sit at a round table and see if they are eligeable to enter the states? if the carava is 1000 kilomers away and they are not coming into the states then, trump should disregard that caravan and move on. Do you think borders should be protected and immigrations laws should be applied? Please, let me know, if you can, what is the best thing to do towards that caravan. Let me know what you think and what is the best option as well as the do's and don'ts on both sides.

[@andreagomera]

@@Mino1777 Yes, I think we are both talking about the same Caravan. The one coming from central america. Yes, i believe rocks hurt and even kill peole. What should be done. Are you willing to telling me the right thing to do or you don't want to?

[@bihjanharvey763]

@@andreagomera Danny Adames Caravan of men and women, walking with children should be shot buy well protected and well armed patrol? Especially in America? That would be an utterly disgusting display of incompetence on behalf of all in charge of the decision making for this hypothetical situation. Also, how strong do you think that they would be to throw rocks that have enough velocity to seriously injure or kill? They would be completely exhausted at this point.

[@allansh828]

1st

[@PunditKING]

lol Dems always start strong but can't hold on....... overconfidence yep I think so and shows not many Dems out there vote.

[@Mendoza1414]

Yeah also because most Americans are white, and usually vote for Republicans

[@lukedubyuh3184]

Ahahahaa USA is a democracy ??

[@jealva]

Gridlock is a good result. Generally speaking, more government action is negative for personal freedoms and economic growth.

[@cryora]

There was no gridlock when it came to FOSTA-SESTA. The only people who opposed it were Libertarians.

[@Gigatony74]

I really hope democrats won't play the obstructionist card. A man can hope.

[@BaronSterling]

You know they will. "A bill proposed by Trump?! I don't even need to read it and see how it benefits the American people, it was written by that NATZI so I must vote no!"

[@DarkTwilightGuitar]

Like republicans did to Obama

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

oh no they're going to unleash their full autism against Trump this is not going to be good Trump needs to have the opposition jailed

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

@@DarkTwilightGuitar first of all we had to do that or Obama would have destroyed the nation

[@karr4291]

Can't believe there are people who still vote for red, crazy

[@CommentsRage]

Can't believe that people vote for others based off their own interests and beliefs?

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

I've seen like three of these comments already. It's amazing how you people don't understand the NPC meme

[@colonelyungblonsk7730]

um the democrats are the mentally ill ones though

[@qutaibaabumatar6015]

@@colonelyungblonsk7730 citation?

[@ilovebuttcheeks1225]

God Bless White America!

[@halazeel776]

Go look at some buck cheeks boy

[@MC-wh3xm]

Didn't you guys steal 25k from children's cancer charity?

[@jamesmonroe5846]

Let's go repubs,,, I'm fired up you know who I am sissies

[@sillysally8795]

Andrew Gillem, an African American. Why TF you mentioning race?

[@lighthouse8408]

I love Trump🌸 ..

[@joshuaa.5523]

Troll

[@bomblazetheknight3086]

Ok

[@afrasiabi96]

Racist and stupid af

[@cagelover]

Light House I agree! ❤️🇺🇸

[@benzjo9959]

I love trump should be the king on usa