Editorial: A caustic election cycle ends with Pa. voters opting to preserve abortion rights and defend democracy In the end, Pennsylvania voters picked common sense over scare tactics. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 10, 2022
John Fetterman’s rise from small-town mayor to Pennsylvania senator The unconventional senator-elect who ‘bet on the people of Pennsylvania’ and won will now head to Washington and sit in a deeply divided Congress The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2022
Fewer Newspapers Are Electing To Endorse Political Candidates In recent months, the nation’s three largest newspaper chains—Gannett, Tribune, Lee Enterprises—announced that they are eliminating national and state-wide candidate endorsements. Zenger · Nov 10, 2022
Trump news live: Trump launches explosive attack on DeSantis and Murdoch media as GOP figures turn against him Former president brands Florida Governor “Ron DeSanctimonious” on Truth Social The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
Analysis: Trump was a looming figure in the midterms. The GOP suffered for it The protracted uncertainty over control of Congress reverberated through both major political parties on Wednesday, as Democrats basked in the relief of the red wave that wasn’t and Republicans became increasingly clear-eyed that the lingering influence of former President Donald Trump had hamstrung their party. Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022
6 Midterm Election Races Where Religion Could Play A Major Factor Many polls indicate a close race between the Democrats and Republicans holding onto their respective agenda promises. Zenger · Nov 10, 2022
‘Fuming’ Trump blames Melania for election disappointment A "fuming" Donald Trump has reportedly blamed his wife for the poor showing of some of his favoured candidates in the US midterm elections. The New Daily · Nov 10, 2022
Pat Toomey blames Donald Trump for GOP’s election failures in Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Pat Toomey said former President Donald Trump bears significant blame for the “debacle” Tuesday that left the GOP struggling to capitalize on Democratic weakness in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and urged his party to move away from Trump’s influence. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 10, 2022
AP VoteCast: Midterm races a patchwork, not a national vote If Tuesday’s vote defied the durable history of presidential parties taking heavy losses in a midterm election, it also reinforced an often-forgotten fact: These campaigns are a patchwork of thousands of races, not a nationwide contest The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
John Fetterman’s campaign shares the secret of his stunning Senate victory The Fetterman campaign tells Richard Hall what Democrats can learn form his victory: ‘You gotta find someone who’s 6ft 8’ The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Pennsylvania Democrats kept suburbs, gained rural voters After Joe Biden eked out victory in Pennsylvania in 2020, Democrats in races for governor and U.S. Senate scored blowout wins by comparison in Tuesday's election The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Pennsylvania Senate winner John Fetterman drops apparent ‘Always Sunny’ reference in victory speech The incoming senator has referenced the show in the past The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Gisele Fetterman, wife of US senate candidate, is much more than a surrogate The wife of John Fetterman has taken on a role in her husband’s senate campaign that goes beyond the traditional, Richard Hall and Eric Garcia report The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Trump’s endorsement hurt Republicans in midterms – aside from JD Vance The ex-president’s support dragged author from the back of the primary field – but other outlandish candidates went down in flames The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Voices: Abortion wasn’t supposed to matter in the midterms. Republicans got a rude awakening In states where abortion was on the ballot, people overwhelmingly voted to support access to the procedure — and where anti-abortion candidates stood for election, voters tended not to favor them
Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022 Laxalt takes lead from Cortez Masto in Nevada's Senate race LAS VEGAS — In a very tight race, Republican former Attorney General Adam Laxalt took a slight lead over Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in the U.S. Senate race in early returns Wednesday morning, but an unknown number of mail ballots submitted on Election Day still need to be…
Salon · Nov 9, 2022 Trump blames Melania for backing Oz Trump described the Oz pick as "not her best decision," according to the NY Times' Maggie Haberman
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022 Dems beating back Republican surge, but control of Congress unclear Democrats topped Republicans in a series of competitive races, defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.
Salon · Nov 9, 2022 Trump: "I shouldn't be blamed" for loss Trump distanced himself from New Hampshire loser Don Bolduc and reportedly trashed Pennsylvania loser Mehmet Oz
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Voices: Polls got it wrong about the midterm election results. Here’s why From large numbers of independent voters to suburban women to younger voters turning up in better-than-expected numbers, the Democrats had some unexpected advantages. And even where Republicans are winning, it may be more due to redistricting than the popularity of their own candidates
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 9, 2022 6 Pa. election takeaways: Shapiro’s ascendency, Fetterman’s plan, Trump’s bad night PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro underscored his status as a potential national Democratic star.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Voices: The Democrats’ apocalypse was cancelled — largely thanks to Donald Trump What the hell just happened?
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Oz calls Fetterman to concede critical Pennsylvania Senate race without issuing public statement Victory in bitterly fought contest boosts Democrats’ chances of controlling the US Senate
Salon · Nov 9, 2022 Dobbs effect: Abortion rights win big Pundits said people forgot about Dobbs. The success of abortion rights and pro-choice politicians says different
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 John Fetterman victory party trolls Dr Oz’s biggest campaign gaffe The Fetterman campaign served crudité at election night party in a final dig at Dr Oz