The New Elephant in the Room

Oregon U.S. Rep. Greg Walden’s ascension to House Leadership marks the first time in decades an Oregonian has held such a high-ranking position in either the House or the Senate. As expected, the Democrats suffered a crushing defeat in the House last Tuesday, losing more than 60 seats and losing control of the chamber to the Republicans. The GOP gains exceed those made during the Republican wave of 1994 when the party picked up 54 House seats.

Not since 1948 has the party made such monumental inroads. With 218 seats needed for a majority, Republicans so far have officially won 233, while Democrats have won 174.

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