From the Right · Watch · November 4, 2026
Nov 4 · Democrats win the House and Senate in the midterms; Speaker Mike Johnson says he's disappointed, and Hogan Gidley predicts Democrats will overreach
Newsmax: “The one silver lining here is that Democrats will assuredly overreach.” Former Trump campaign National Press Secretary Hogan Gidley weighs in on Democratic control of Congress and the political pressure the party could face from its base. @JHoganGidley @SharlaMcBride
Grade B (88/100). Newsmax anchors ask Mark Meadows and Hogan Gidley about Democrats' control of Congress, South Carolina's Senate upset and what Democrats will do with their majorities
B: Uses loaded words.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): [0:08] 'powered by some really stunning upset' and [0:18] 'democrat socialists also swoop in on states like michigan' (Wake Up America hosts' own wording; guests Gidley and Meadows not counted)
Splits: Newsmax anchors ask Mark Meadows and Hogan Gidley about Democrats' control of Congress, South Carolina's Senate upset and what Democrats will do with their majorities
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