Episode
The Republican Wave That Wasn’t
25:46
Published: Wed Nov 09 2022
Description
In the early hours of Wednesday, control of both the House and Senate remained uncertain.Going into the midterms, some analysts expected a repudiation of the Democrats and a surge of Republican victories. But this “red wave” did not materialize. Today, we try to make sense of the surprising results. Guest: Astead W. Herndon, a national political reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: As the results continue to come in, follow the latest updates here. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
People from different states share their reasons for going out to vote on Election Day 2022, including concerns about crime, city destruction, and reproductive rights.
00:00 - 00:48 (00:48)
Summary
People from different states share their reasons for going out to vote on Election Day 2022, including concerns about crime, city destruction, and reproductive rights.
EpisodeThe Republican Wave That Wasn’t
PodcastThe Daily
Despite expectations of significant Republican victories in the midterm elections, control of both the House and Senate remains uncertain.
00:48 - 03:20 (02:32)
Summary
Despite expectations of significant Republican victories in the midterm elections, control of both the House and Senate remains uncertain. The outcome of these elections underscore the importance of youth involvement in the political process.
EpisodeThe Republican Wave That Wasn’t
PodcastThe Daily
Issues like abortion and the concern for the state of the Democratic system remained motivating factors for voters, contrary to what was projected by some.
03:20 - 11:50 (08:30)
Summary
Issues like abortion and the concern for the state of the Democratic system remained motivating factors for voters, contrary to what was projected by some. The election results show an underestimation of the damage done by Donald Trump to the Republican Party, and an underestimation of Democratic strength on these core issues.
EpisodeThe Republican Wave That Wasn’t
PodcastThe Daily
The future of the GOP is uncertain as it is divided between Trump supporters and opponents.
11:50 - 17:55 (06:05)
Summary
The future of the GOP is uncertain as it is divided between Trump supporters and opponents. With the examples of Florida, Georgia, and other states, it is unclear who will emerge as the party's standard-bearer.
EpisodeThe Republican Wave That Wasn’t
PodcastThe Daily
With the most powerful members of the Republican Party being aligned with Donald Trump, it's unlikely that a narrow Republican majority in the House would ice out the right wing that hurt the party in these midterms.
17:55 - 23:20 (05:24)
Summary
With the most powerful members of the Republican Party being aligned with Donald Trump, it's unlikely that a narrow Republican majority in the House would ice out the right wing that hurt the party in these midterms. The party holding the House majority has significant power in decision making.
EpisodeThe Republican Wave That Wasn’t
PodcastThe Daily
Republicans are favored to win the House, but it may take several days to determine control of the chamber while Democrats are expected to keep control of the Senate pending the results of a Georgia runoff election.
23:20 - 25:37 (02:16)
Summary
Republicans are favored to win the House, but it may take several days to determine control of the chamber while Democrats are expected to keep control of the Senate pending the results of a Georgia runoff election. Additionally, California, Michigan, and Vermont enshrined protections for abortion in their state constitutions.