GOP Falls Short of Red Wave Predicted by Experts

News Analysis
Some experts had forecast a red wave. Others believed the country would be hit with a red tsunami. For months, opinions varied on the magnitude of just how much Republicans would dominate the midterm elections. The anticipated surge did not happen, though, as Democrats performed better than expected in House, Senate, and gubernatorial elections across the country on Nov. 8.
Tightly contested races continued to unfold in some states on Nov. 9, including Senate campaigns in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. While Republicans were expected to win enough seats to regain control of the House, it is yet to be determined if they will claim a Senate majority….}