.SenSchumer takes victory lap after Georgia win gives Democrats expanded Senate majority
“This is the first time since 1934 where every Democratic incumbent won, being the party in power,” Schumer said during a press conference, almost giddy. “They say all good things come to those who wait. And this outcome is absolutely worth the wait. After one year, 10 months, and 17 days of the longest 50-50 Senate in history, we have 51, a slim majority. That is great, and we are so happy about it,” he said in a press conference.
He said the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade propelled Democratic candidates by helping to underscore how conservative some GOP policies were after some Republicans pushed for a nationwide ban on abortion. Additionally, the Senate majority leader said he believes the Jan. 6 hearings in the House of Representatives may have driven voter turnout.
Schumer said the midterm elections made him more of a believer in the power of legislative achievements.
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