Democrats outrun 86 years of history

Democrats can thank the Supreme Court and lousy Republican candidates for helping them Tuesday.

VIEW IN BROWSER VIEW IN BROWSER Nov. 10, 2022 THE LATEST Democrats outrun 86 years of history by Michael A. Cohen Perhaps the biggest plot twist of the 2022 midterm election has been the much-anticipated red wave that never materialized. Indeed, as Michael A. Cohen writes, Democrats have so far secured a number of House seats above the usual midterm average. According to Cohen, this is largely due to the poor judgement of Republicans who, "in race after race …backed weak, pro-Trump candidates," he writes.   "Democrats have much to be thankful for Wednesday morning and they can certainly pat themselves on the back for a race well won," he avows. "But without Republican incompetence and extremism, the day after the midterm election would not have been as sweet."   Read Michael A. Cohen's full analysis in your Thursday MSNBC Daily. TOP STORIES STEVE BENEN Why it matters that Georgia's Senate race is headed for a runoff If the circumstances seem a little familiar, it's not your imagination. Read more. EVETTE DIONNE Why Stacey Abrams ran behind Raphael Warnock If Black women are truly the key for Democrats to win elections, then Democrats must do better at helping them win statewide races. Read more. STEVE BENEN McCarthy's House Speaker bid faces pushback from some Republicans House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is ready for a promotion. Some of his own Republican members are standing in the way. Read more. STEVE BENEN Donald Trump wasn't on the midterm ballot, but he lost anyway Indeed, the current circumstances couldn't be much worse for the former president. Read more. TOP VIDEOS STEVE KORNACKI Uncalled races leave paths for both parties to control the House COLORADO HOUSE RACE Adam Frisch says he's focused on jobs, healthcare 'not spending time at Mar-a-Lago' MOTIVATING VOTERS Democratic 'turnout machine' tested as Nevada counts votes for second day THE LAST WORD Biden White House feels 'confident' in uncalled midterm races MORE FROM MSNBC This week on "Into America," Trymaine Lee spends Election Day in Georgia, a state with one of the most influential Black voting blocs in the country. He also sits down with political analysts Jason Johnson and Cornell Belcher to learn what this election means for Black Americans. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.    All six episodes of MSNBC's newest, original podcast "The Revolution with Steve Kornacki" are available now. Steve recounts the origin story of partisan politics as we know it today – exploring the catalysts of the 1994 Republican take-over of Congress, including the influence of Newt Gingrich, that changed both political parties forever. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE