Yes, the GOP took the House and it’s still kind of a big effing deal

As John pointed out yesterday, the results of the 2022 midterms and control of the House of Representatives have finally been “officially” determined. With 218 seats and potentially a few more to come, Nancy Pelosi’s second tenure as Speaker is coming to a close. A nascent revolt among Republicans appears to have fizzled and Kevin McCarthy will almost certainly relieve her of the gavel, despite the party’s poor performance in the red wavelet. When the AP finally called it (because they apparently now control all US elections) they had to provide an “explainer” as to why they did so.Read More