From Vanity Fair · Aidan McLaughlin · · 1m 40s
DC Republicans Crash as Blue Wave Hits
DC Republicans watch party turns chaotic as blue wave sweeps through elections.
In brief
DC Republicans watch party turns chaotic as blue wave sweeps through elections. DC Republicans suffer massive Senate losses after Trump's policies alienate voters. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
DC Republicans' Watch Party
DC Republicans held a watch party at Butterworth’s bistro as blue wave threatened their Senate seats.
“I hate my fucking life right now. Everything just sucks. Jesus Christ, we’re gonna lose it all.”
Texas Senate Race Collapse
Ken Paxton lost to Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race after Trump backed him.
“Optimistic? I was a lot more earlier. If we lose texas it’s a catastrophe.”
Trump's Election Night Statement
Trump declared he wasn’t on the ballot and if he was, they would have won in landslide.
“I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Trump's Policy Blunders
Trump's Iran war and trade war with Canada cost Americans $2000 per household and damaged Republican Senate hopes.
“The iran war is the greatest political blunder in the last two decades at least”
Trump's Approval Ratings
Trump's approval ratings hit record lows as young men and podcasters abandoned him.
“We all have to move to florida”
Democratic Victory Party
Democrats celebrated Senate wins with victory party at Metrobar garden.
“USA!”
Young Republicans' Frustration
Young Republicans expressed despair over election losses and Trump's policies.
“It’s a disaster”
Senate Race Shifts
Democrats won Senate races in Florida and South Carolina after Republican losses.
“Susan Collins is fucking gone!”
Trump's Economic Policies
Trump's focus on renovations and economic promises alienated voters during midterms.
“Affordability is a hoax”
Election Night Reactions
Republicans and Democrats reacted differently to election results with chaos and celebration.
“Fucking great!”
Trump's Approval Decline
Trump's approval among young men plummeted as podcasters abandoned him.
“We all have to move to florida”
Senate Majority Loss
Republicans lost Senate majority after key states like Texas and South Carolina flipped.
“We got SMOKED. BIGLY”
Election Night Aftermath
Democrats celebrated Senate wins while Republicans faced political chaos.
“I guess show that we’re worthy of the trust that the voters are placing in us”
Here's the gist
DC Republicans suffer massive Senate losses after Trump's policies alienate voters.
