FT editor on US midterm elections

Synopsis

Lionel discusses the recent midterm elections where The Democrats won control of the House, while The Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate. Donald Trump claims the results are a tremendous success, highlighting the high voter turnout across many states. The Democrats aimed for a stronger position but faced challenges, particularly in the Senate, where they missed key races. Notably, Florida saw a Republican victory, which was unexpected for the Democrats. Ted Cruz retained his Senate seat against Democrat Beto O'Rourke in Texas. In the Midwest, The Democrats found some success in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan, areas that Trump considers his base. The elections also marked a significant increase in female representation, including the first two female Muslim members of Congress, indicating a shift in the makeup of Congress. Overall, the results suggest a mixed outcome for both parties as they look ahead to the 2020 elections.