Elections

GOP Gets Its Consolation Prize: A Bare-Bones House Majority

MINI MAJORITY

House Republicans promised a “red wave” would sweep the country on Election Day. It didn’t, but they managed to cobble together just enough seats to take over.

Sam Brodey
Sam Brodey 

Deputy Politics Editor

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Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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