Natalie tennant. The first woman senator ever. And in kentucky, another win for the republicans. This is not a switch, though. This is the republican leader, Mitch Mcconnell defeating Alison Lundergan grimes. He is hoping to become the majority leader of the senate. Jeanne shaheen against scott brown, he was a senator for massachusetts, and theyve closed in north carolina. Where senator kay hagan is up against the speaker of the house, thom tillis. This has been the most expensive race in the country. Certainly with the outside funding. It is a close one, as well. David muir, were learning a lot from the exit polls about what people think about the federal government. Yeah, this is just stunning, george. We know theyre down on president obama, but they are down on congress, as a whole. When you ask about trusting the government, just 2 in 10 just the government to do the right thing. We are going to be here all night long, in an abc news first, covering breaking news for seven hours in
And good Tuesday Morning to you all. Im t. J. Holmes. And reena ninan. This morning voters head to the term in an important Midterm Election that could shift the balance in washington. Its coming down to the wire and Tahman Bradley live with all the details. Tahman, d. C. Could look a little different after tonight. Good morning to you. Reporter it sure could. Good morning to you, t. J. And reena. Happy election day. Todays pain event is the battle for control of the u. S. Senate. Republicans are brimming with confidence. They think they had a strong head into the campaign and momentum is on their side. Its election day in america. Voters heading to the polls to have their say. On the line, all 435 house seats. 36 governors races and the biggest prize, control of the u. S. Senate. Polls show republicans are poised for a good night. Victory is in the air. Reporter in Kentucky Republican Mitch Mcconnell wrapped up his campaign confident he survived the challenge from Alison Lundergan gri
Meteor but that slow mover over chicago was part of a publicity stunt for an energy drink. Those are just some of the top stories on this wednesday, november 5th. All right. We need to begin, of course, stinging defeat for the democrats as republicans reign on capitol hill taking back the senate and retaining control of the house. President obama invited congressional members from both parties to the white house. Good morning. This was a huge night for republicans. They needed six seats to take control of the senate and so far they have seven. That number could grow. This is a major shift here on capitol hill. Republican majorities in the house and now the senate. And it was, of course, a big night for that party but also democrats had a very rough night. It was a resounding defeat. And voters said they are not happy with the direction the nation is heading in. Republicans were hoping for a wave election. They may have gotten a tsunami. It was a huge night for the gop. They needed six
Republicans control the house and the senate. In the era of the obama gridlock is over. We are going to make a point. The American People have spoken. They expect the people they elect to get the job down. Because you have divided government doesnt mean you havent accomplished everything. I look forward to working toot. Cheryl atkinson says her computers hacked and her reporting stone walled. The height of her investigation, several scandals involving the obama. We have a 300 mile conversation about war, what it does to you and why you miss it. Two pastors and a 90yearold man face possible gaol time. Their crime feeding the homeless we begin with president obamas response to the historic republican blow out victory in the Midterm Elections. The American People sent a message, one sent for several elections now. They expect the people they elect to work as hard as they do. They want us to get the job done. It doesnt make me mopey, it energiesizes me. It means that democracy is working.
And the senate. In the era of the obama gridlock is over. We are going to make a point. Spoken. They expect the people they elect to get the job down. Because you have divided government doesnt mean you havent accomplished everything. Toot. Cheryl atkinson says her computers hacked and her reporting stone walled. The height of her investigation, several scandals involving the obama. We have a 300 mile conversation about war, what it does to you and why you miss it. Two pastors and a 90yearold man face possible gaol time. Their crime feeding the homeless we begin with president obamas response to the historic republican blow out victory in the midterm elections. The American People sent a message, one sent for several elections now. They expect the people they elect to work as hard as they do. They want us to get the job done. It doesnt make me mopey, it energiesizes me. It means that working. Even so the president is defiant that tuesdays results is more been it dysfunction in washingt