While the suspense remains total in Congress, the day after midterms where the Democrats did better than expected, Joe Biden was smiling on Wednesday. The American president hailed a “good day for democracy”, noting that many conspiratorial candidates had been rejected. While Donald Trump could announce his candidacy next week despite the disappointment, Joe Biden has indicated that he intends to run, but will not make his decision until next year.
“We had an election yesterday. And it was a good day, I think, for democracy. And I think it was a good day for America, “said the president during a press conference at the White House, welcoming that the ballot took place” apparently without interference “.
No “giant red wave”
While the final election results are not yet known, Joe Biden visibly relished the good performance of the Democrats and sent a message of firmness to the Republicans. “While the press and experts predicted a giant red wave, it did not happen,” he said, referring to the color of the Republican Party, while acknowledging “the frustration” of many voters, particularly in the face of inflation.
Joe Biden was speaking a day after midterm elections in which his party limited the damage in a poll traditionally difficult for the ruling party, which were seen as a test for his political future. The Democratic leader said he was “ready to work with the Republican opposition”, claiming to be open to all “good ideas” but he set several red lines on social security, abortion and even climate change.
Several days of uncertainty ahead
Nearly 24 hours after the closing of the first polling stations, America was still waiting to know the fate of several decisive and hotly contested polls, such as in Arizona or Nevada. The situation could not be clarified before the end of the week, or even more in the event of a tight gap. If a party wins both states, it will have a majority in the Senate. Otherwise, everything will be decided in a second round in Georgia on December 6.
The Republicans were well placed to take control, albeit narrowly, of the House of Representatives. Cautious, the major American media were careful not to announce their projections for control of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, the majority being at 218.
The “red wave” expected by the Republicans therefore did not take place, undoubtedly depriving Donald Trump of a springboard in his desire to regain the White House. Silent all morning, the former president made a rare confession, acknowledging “somewhat disappointing” results on his social network Truth Social. Many of his lieutenants were beaten. And one of his potential rivals for the Republican nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 44, stole the show by being triumphantly re-elected.