Watch · November 4, 2026
Democrats win the House and Senate in the midterms; Speaker Mike Johnson says he's disappointed, and Hogan Gidley predicts Democrats will overreach
- From the LeftABC News: "We're not just talking about a blue wave here, we're talking about a seismic political earthquake." @ABC News' @RachelVScott breaks down what we know about the election results and the messages voters are sending.
Grade: D (64/100). Gets a fact wrong and uses loaded words.
- CenterReuters: House speaker Mike Johnson said he was ‘disappointed’ by the overwhelming gains made by Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, but vowed to battle on against what he called a ‘insurgent socialist movement’
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightNewsmax: “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). Uses loaded words.
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