An upbeat President Biden conducted the second press conference of his presidency, celebrating electoral results that, in both state and federal races, yielded better-than-expected outcomes for the Democratic Party.
WASHINGTON — An upbeat President Biden conducted the second press conference of his presidency on Wednesday, celebrating electoral results that, in both state and federal races,He opened his remarks by needling “the press and the pundits” who had predicted “a giant red wave” that would give Republicans control of both chambers of Congress.
The White House approached the midterms by focusing on two issues: last spring’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which has allowed some states to fully outlaw or heavily restrict access to abortion, and the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which the president repeatedly described as evidence that Trumpism poses an existential threat to American democracy.of his narrowly tailored pitch.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Democratic election losses will spur calls for Biden to step aside in 2024President Joe Biden has a looming decision over whether to seek reelection in 2024 as scrutiny over his age and ability to lead the Democratic Party mounts ahead of the midterm election results.
Read more »
Amid midterm show of Democratic strength, warnings for BidenRepublicans are hoping to take control of the House, which would open the door for extreme members of the party to investigate Biden and his family. Any of Biden’s legislative priorities could be off the table.
Read more »
Illinois Supreme Court balance of power likely to remain Democratic; party may expand majorityDemocrats look like to maintain and even expand their Illinois Supreme Court majority in the 2022 Midterms.
Read more »
Philadelphia City Council results: Democratic party insiders set to win two at-large seatsJimmy Harrity, the political director of the state Democratic party, and Sharon Vaughn, a ward leader and longtime fixture in City Hall, bested the Republican nominees.
Read more »
Alabama Democratic infighting: Party chair says vice chair is 'challenging my leadership'The Alabama Democratic Party is divided by infighting after the state party Chair Randy Kelley accused his Vice Chair Tabitha Isner of 'challenging my authority.'
Read more »