{"id":2364818,"date":"2024-11-06T01:44:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T06:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-to-retake-senate-after-flipping-blue-seats-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-06T01:45:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T06:45:26","slug":"republicans-to-retake-senate-after-flipping-blue-seats-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-to-retake-senate-after-flipping-blue-seats-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Republicans to retake Senate after flipping blue seats &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublicans-to-retake-senate-after-flipping-blue-seats-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2364818&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Republicans \u200chave regained control \u2064of the Senate\u200c by flipping two Democratic-held seats during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-responds-to-myanmars-military-coup-we-will-take-action\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Responds To Myanmar\u2019s Military Coup: We \u2018Will Take Action\u2019\">recent elections<\/a>, \u200dmarking their \u2062first\u2063 majority since losing it in 2020. Key victories in West Virginia and Ohio were instrumental in this shift, allowing the GOP \u2063to surpass the Democrats&#8217; slim majority. However, a loss\u200b in Nebraska prevented further gains. Leading Republican figures have expressed optimism about the new majority, pledging to\u2063 address what they see as negative\u200b aspects of Democratic governance. As of the latest\u2064 updates, while\u2064 some key races in states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin remain too close to call, Republican leaders stress their\u200d commitment to restoring \u200dthe Senate&#8217;s role in \u200bthe\u2064 constitutional framework.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Republicans to retake Senate after flipping Democratic seats<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1679024\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Republicans will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3199495\/republicans-best-shot-retake-senate-majority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"regain control of the Senate\">regain Senate control<\/a> after capturing at least two Democratic-held seats on Tuesday, handing the GOP a majority for the first time since losing it in the 2020 election cycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Crucial GOP pickups in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3204392\/jim-justice-wins-west-virginia-senate-race-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"West Virginia\">West Virginia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3215224\/sherrod-brown-bernie-moreno-ohio-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"West Virginia\">Ohio <\/a>gave Republicans the seats they needed to erase Democrats&rsquo; current one<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-outraise-democrats-across-the-board-in-january\/\" title=\"Republicans Outraise Democrats Across the Board in January\">-seat majority<\/a>, while a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3203691\/deb-fischer-dan-osborn-nebraska-senate-race-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"loss in Nebraska\">loss in Nebraska<\/a> by independent Dan Osborn ended the last opportunity of the evening to unseat a GOP incumbent.<\/p>\n<p>Both of the leading contenders to become the next Republican majority leader quickly released statements promising to &ldquo;turn the page&rdquo; on Democratic control. But less clear was the ultimate margin of victory. Competitive seats in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and beyond had yet to be called by midnight.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tonight, with Republicans reclaiming majority control of the U.S. Senate, we can begin to turn the page on this expensive and reckless chapter of American history,&rdquo; Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) said. &ldquo;As we wait for additional results, I am optimistic that President Trump will be successful, our majority will grow stronger, and we can continue our work together to create a safer and more secure country for every American.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Chuck Schumer has broken the Senate, but I&rsquo;m confident our new conservative majority can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional republic,&rdquo; Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) added.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats faced their most <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">difficult election map<\/a> in years. They needed to protect more than half a dozen incumbents in battleground states and win the White House in order to retain their control of the upper chamber.<\/p>\n<p>In the conservative stronghold of West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) will replace retiring Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV). Republican Bernie Moreno ousted third-term Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in a former swing state that has become increasingly red.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-lost-all-credibility-on-social-distancing-after-biden-celebrations\/\" title=\"Dems Lost All Credibility On Social Distancing After Biden Celebrations\">presidential race<\/a> had yet to be called when Senate Republicans clinched their 51st seat, though former President Donald Trump holds the edge over Vice President Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/live-blog\/2024-election-campaign-live-updates-harris-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>2024 ELECTIONS LIVE UPDATES: LATEST NEWS ON THE TRUMP-HARRIS PRESIDENTIAL RACE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Republican Senate would grease the wheels for Trump in a second term, allowing him to confirm Cabinet positions, Supreme Court justices, and scores of other presidential nominees more easily.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, a GOP-controlled chamber would present a major roadblock to Harris, her nominees, and the Democratic Party&rsquo;s agenda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1679024\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1679024\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republicans regain Senate control by flipping Democratic seats<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3108,"featured_media":2364819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/senate-gop-leadership-shakeup-after-election.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[44452,6571,3756,3740,32076],"class_list":["post-2364818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-blue-seats","tag-elections","tag-republicans","tag-senate","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/senate-gop-leadership-shakeup-after-election.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3108"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2364818"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2364822,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364818\/revisions\/2364822"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2364819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2364818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2364818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2364818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}