The press and some Democratic Party allies panned the president's remarks before the midterms.
"The press and some Democratic Party allies panned the presidents remarks. His speech was head-scratching, according to CNNs Chris Cillizza. It was important but puzzling, said Politicos Playbook newsletter. [As] a matter of practical politics, I doubt many Ds in marginal races are eager for him to be on TV tonight, tweeted David Axelrod, former President Barack Obamas top political aide.
The results of the election, however, speak for themselves. The predicted Republican red wave disappeared before it reached shore, with the GOP only picking up 8 seats to narrowly take control of the House. It could still lose one seat in the Senate. Democrats flipped control of more governorships and state legislature chambers than Republicans. And, most importantly, nearly all high-profile election deniers lost their races, including competitive secretary of state competitions in Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Nevada and gubernatorial contests in swing states like Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin."
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