Democrats Secure Congressional Control as Leadership Contests Begin in Both Parties

Following midterm victories that flipped control of Congress, Senate Democrats prepare for a new majority while House Republicans face internal leadership challenges.

In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver. Republican Study Committee Chair August Pfluger (R-Texas) is running against House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) for the minority whip position after Democrats won control of the lower chamber. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll be re-elected as majority leader despite five newly elected Democratic senators opposing his bid.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) teased the left's plans to target Republicans in a social media post the morning after the midterm election. The post Chuck Schumer Teases Targeting Republicans: 'These Burgers and Dogs Are Fully Cooked' appeared first on Breitbart.

NPR reported the story as "Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate." Fox News reported the story as "Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'."

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