Demos Appear Cinch to Retain Congress Control
A New York Times survey indicates Democrats are poised to keep control of both chambers after Tuesday's election. Democrats lead in 230 House races, with 169 safe and 61 leaning. In the Senate, Democrats lead in 19 races to Republicans 11, with four too close to call. The outlook sees Republicans gaining several seats, potentially narrowing Democratic margins to about 57 to 43, while both chambers trend toward fiscal conservatism and stronger local control.
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The pick favored districts that swung to the Democrats during the 1964 Johnson landslide, concentrating selections in regions previously carried by the party. The outcome reflects a strategic emphasis on those key locales.
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