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

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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

Deputy Politics Editor

Published Nov. 16 2022 6:34PM EST

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The much-hyped Republican “red wave” has proven a resounding bust, but the GOP has officially met its bare-minimum benchmark for this election: taking control of the U.S.

Sam Brodey

Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

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