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Bolt from the blue: Democrats hold the Senate

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Senate Is a Good Thing for the Administration, Adrieth

Democrats have retained control of the Senate, which means they can appoint a new Supreme Court justice if there is a vacancy. The House still looks like it'll go for the Republicans and flip control - but only by a very narrow majority that's far off from GOP hopes this would be a wave election. Adrieth: Having a Democratic led Senate will mean that many of the most difficult bills won't even make it to his desk.

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