Midterms 2022 general thread

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I hear more younger generation voted than hebore, GenZ so yes your vote does make a difference. If everyone thought "my vote won't make a difference" and not vote, Republicans would still be in power. But they all went and voted and because they thought "I'm going to vote against them because I'm pissed what is happening right now so I hope everyone else does the same."

This was why I made sure to vote this time and drop off my ballot. I would be a hypocrite if I didn't vote, then I would have no right to whine about Republicans and their BS laws they want to impose.

If everyone thought "my vote won't make a difference" and not vote, Republicans would still be in power.

It's CRAZY to think that there were actual serious meetings between high level republican party officials where they got together in rooms and decided that what people would vote for is rescinding basic human rights, rolling back healthcare for seniors, not limiting prescription drug prices, not assuring anyone of a reasonable minimum wage for their work efforts etc etc etc.. like wtf could they possibly be thinking? How to grown men get together in a room and decide that THIS is the platform that people will vote for ???

Republicans are projected to retake control of the House in the midterm elections, breaking Democrats' unified control of the federal government, ABC News reports.

Despite other midterm disappointments, that marks a major victory for the party that's been the chamber's minority since 2019 -- and will be a blow to President Joe Biden's agenda in Congress.

Democrats already won control of the Senate, securing 50 seats with the opportunity to gain one more in the Georgia runoff next month between incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent, Herschel Walker.

But Republicans, who will take over in the House in January, will now be able to block White House legislative priorities, decide what bills come to the chamber floor and have the opportunity to launch committee investigations into the Biden administration.

Several House Republicans have already said they intend to investigate Hunter Biden, the president's son, and look into the administration's policies on COVID-19 and the southern border.

The GOP House leader, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy, was nominated by his colleagues this week to be the next speaker, the chamber's top position and second in line to the presidency.

"I'm proud to announce the era of one-party, Democrat rule in Washington is over," McCarthy said after the intraparty leadership vote on Tuesday.

McCarthy unveiled his party's vision for Republican rule ahead of the midterms. Their "Commitment to America" plan focused on four key areas: creating an "economy that's strong," "a nation that's safe," "a future that's built on freedom" and "a government that's accountable."