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'A good day for democracy,' Biden says after Democrats defy expectations in midterms

Democrats held back a Republican 'red wave' despite losing seats in the House of Representatives

Ellie Sennett
Ellie Sennett
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November 09, 2022

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday celebrated the performance of his Democratic Party in the midterm elections after a predicted Republican "red wave" dried up.

"It was a good day, I think, for democracy. And I think it was a good day for America," Mr Biden said.

"While the press and the pundits were predicting a giant 'red wave', it didn't happen, and I know you were somewhat miffed by my optimism but I felt good during the whole process."

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The Democratic president said the Democrats lost fewer seats in the House of Representatives than any Democratic president's first midterm election in the past 40 years.

He also praised high youth turnout at the polls and said his party had "the best midterm for governors since 1986".

"On this election season, the American people made it clear they don't want every day going forward to be a constant political battle," Mr Biden said.

Despite key Republican wins in states such as Florida, which went completely "red," and victories in tight races such as the Ohio Senate election of Trump-backed JD Vance, Democrats held their ground and even had sweeping state wins.

But Republicans are likely to narrowly win control of the House of Representatives. The fate of the Senate is less clear and has come down to three key races, including in Georgia, which is going to a December run-off.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a Democrat rally in Washington, as President Joe Biden and their spouses Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff listen. Bloomberg
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a Democrat rally in Washington, as President Joe Biden and their spouses Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff listen. Bloomberg
Bill Gates, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, speaks at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Former astronaut and Democratic candidate Mark Kelly defeated his Republican rival in Arizona's senate race. Reuters
Bill Gates, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, speaks at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Former astronaut and Democratic candidate Mark Kelly defeated his Republican rival in Arizona's senate race. Reuters
Maricopa County recorder Stephen Richer, left, opens mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Ballots were being counted in Maricopa County three days after voters went to the polls for the midterm election in Arizona. AFP
Maricopa County recorder Stephen Richer, left, opens mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Ballots were being counted in Maricopa County three days after voters went to the polls for the midterm election in Arizona. AFP
Election workers open mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. AFP
Election workers open mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. AFP
Staff scan ballots for the US midterm elections at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Reuters
Staff scan ballots for the US midterm elections at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Reuters
Election workers open mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. AFP
Election workers open mail-in ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. AFP
In a divided America, a political campaign sign sits abandoned at the roadside in Phoenix, Arizona, two days after the midterms. AFP
In a divided America, a political campaign sign sits abandoned at the roadside in Phoenix, Arizona, two days after the midterms. AFP
Ballots are processed in Las Vegas. Getty Images
Ballots are processed in Las Vegas. Getty Images
Election officials give a press conference in Maricopa County, Arizona, where ballots were still being counted two days after the midterms. AFP
Election officials give a press conference in Maricopa County, Arizona, where ballots were still being counted two days after the midterms. AFP
Ballots are carried to be scanned in Philadelphia. Reuters
Ballots are carried to be scanned in Philadelphia. Reuters
Mr Biden was all smiles during a news conference in the White House. Bloomberg
Mr Biden was all smiles during a news conference in the White House. Bloomberg
An election worker sorts ballots in Las Vegas. AFP
An election worker sorts ballots in Las Vegas. AFP
Election workers sort ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre. AFP
Election workers sort ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Centre. AFP
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger holds a news conference in Atlanta. AP
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger holds a news conference in Atlanta. AP
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso gets a hug on stage at his election night headquarters in Los Angeles. AP
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso gets a hug on stage at his election night headquarters in Los Angeles. AP
Paul Riley, father of Josh Riley, bows his head as election results come in at his son's election party in Binghamton, New York. Josh Riley, the Democratic candidate, ran against Republican Marc Molinaro. AP
Paul Riley, father of Josh Riley, bows his head as election results come in at his son's election party in Binghamton, New York. Josh Riley, the Democratic candidate, ran against Republican Marc Molinaro. AP
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during election night in Detroit. AP
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during election night in Detroit. AP
Supporters cheer during an election night event for Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr Fetterman defeated Republican Senate candidate Dr Mehmet Oz. AFP
Supporters cheer during an election night event for Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr Fetterman defeated Republican Senate candidate Dr Mehmet Oz. AFP
Supporters watch news of a projected victory for Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reuters
Supporters watch news of a projected victory for Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reuters
Republican J D Vance arrives with his wife Usha to declare victory in the Senatorial race in Columbus, Ohio. Reuters
Republican J D Vance arrives with his wife Usha to declare victory in the Senatorial race in Columbus, Ohio. Reuters
New York Governor Kathy Hochul attends an event to celebrate her victory in the US midterm elections. Reuters
New York Governor Kathy Hochul attends an event to celebrate her victory in the US midterm elections. Reuters
Representative Abigail Spanberger, of the Democratic party, speaks to supporters after her re-election, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. AP
Representative Abigail Spanberger, of the Democratic party, speaks to supporters after her re-election, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. AP
Democrat Wes Moore, second from left, hugs his daughter, Mia, centre, as his mother, Joy Thomas Moore, left, son, Jamie, second from right, and wife, Dawn, look on, after he was declared the winner of the Maryland race for governor. AP
Democrat Wes Moore, second from left, hugs his daughter, Mia, centre, as his mother, Joy Thomas Moore, left, son, Jamie, second from right, and wife, Dawn, look on, after he was declared the winner of the Maryland race for governor. AP
A supporter of Republican candidate Lee Zeldin reacts as media outlets predict results, in the race for governor, in favour of Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul. AP
A supporter of Republican candidate Lee Zeldin reacts as media outlets predict results, in the race for governor, in favour of Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul. AP
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt celebrates his re-election, at a Republican Party watch party in Oklahoma City. AP
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt celebrates his re-election, at a Republican Party watch party in Oklahoma City. AP
Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia Stacey Abrams speaks during her 2022 US midterm elections night party in Atlanta, Georgia. Her rival Brian Kemp won. Reuters
Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia Stacey Abrams speaks during her 2022 US midterm elections night party in Atlanta, Georgia. Her rival Brian Kemp won. Reuters
A woman arrives before Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters during an election night party in Tampa. AP
A woman arrives before Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters during an election night party in Tampa. AP
Voters wait in line at a polling station at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs in Austin, Texas. AP
Voters wait in line at a polling station at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs in Austin, Texas. AP
A voter goes to cast their vote after filling out their ballot at a polling station inside The Shed arts centre in Manhattan. AP
A voter goes to cast their vote after filling out their ballot at a polling station inside The Shed arts centre in Manhattan. AP
A jogger runs past the Capitol Building in Washington. The US midterm elections are held every four years at the midpoint of each presidential term. EPA
A jogger runs past the Capitol Building in Washington. The US midterm elections are held every four years at the midpoint of each presidential term. EPA
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis waves from the stage next to his wife Casey and children during his midterm elections party in Tampa. Reuters
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis waves from the stage next to his wife Casey and children during his midterm elections party in Tampa. Reuters
A man in costume arrives for a Republican party 'Save America' rally before the US midterm elections, in Miami, Florida. AFP
A man in costume arrives for a Republican party 'Save America' rally before the US midterm elections, in Miami, Florida. AFP
US President Joe Biden, centre, poses for a selfie with supporters during a rally for Democratic candidates, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. AFP
US President Joe Biden, centre, poses for a selfie with supporters during a rally for Democratic candidates, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. AFP
A man marks his ballot during early voting in Lansing, Michigan. Reuters
A man marks his ballot during early voting in Lansing, Michigan. Reuters
A child attends a rally held by US President Joe Biden with Democratic nominee for Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Maryland Democrats, at Bowie State University. Reuters
A child attends a rally held by US President Joe Biden with Democratic nominee for Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Maryland Democrats, at Bowie State University. Reuters
Supporters cheer during a rally for Democratic candidates at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. AFP
Supporters cheer during a rally for Democratic candidates at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. AFP
State Representative Leslie Rossi poses by a giant cutout of former US President Donald Trump in front of the "Trump House", which she owns and created in 2016, in Youngstown, Pennsylvania. AFP
State Representative Leslie Rossi poses by a giant cutout of former US President Donald Trump in front of the "Trump House", which she owns and created in 2016, in Youngstown, Pennsylvania. AFP
Republican candidate for US Senate for Arizona Blake Masters speaks at a rally in Queen Creek, Arizona. EPA
Republican candidate for US Senate for Arizona Blake Masters speaks at a rally in Queen Creek, Arizona. EPA
People in the crowd cheer during a campaign rally at Bowie State University in Maryland, which was attended President Joe Biden, the first lady, Jill Biden, Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore and Senator Chris Van Hollen. AP
People in the crowd cheer during a campaign rally at Bowie State University in Maryland, which was attended President Joe Biden, the first lady, Jill Biden, Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore and Senator Chris Van Hollen. AP
Republican candidate for Arizona governor Kari Lake arrives for a campaign stop, in Phoenix. Reuters
Republican candidate for Arizona governor Kari Lake arrives for a campaign stop, in Phoenix. Reuters
Morgan Koetje and Nickolas Lentz from Reproductive Freedom for All, canvass a neighborhood in support of Proposal 3, a ballot measure that would codify the right to an abortion, one day before the midterm election in Dewitt, Michigan. Reuters
Morgan Koetje and Nickolas Lentz from Reproductive Freedom for All, canvass a neighborhood in support of Proposal 3, a ballot measure that would codify the right to an abortion, one day before the midterm election in Dewitt, Michigan. Reuters
Republican candidate for US Senate Herschel Walker takes a picture with supporters in Kennesaw, Georgia during a "Unite Georgia Bus Stop" campaign rally on the eve of the midterm elections. AFP
Republican candidate for US Senate Herschel Walker takes a picture with supporters in Kennesaw, Georgia during a "Unite Georgia Bus Stop" campaign rally on the eve of the midterm elections. AFP
Republican Senate candidate Val Demings speaks to supporters in Wilton Manors, Florida. AP
Republican Senate candidate Val Demings speaks to supporters in Wilton Manors, Florida. AP
Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz addresses campaign rally in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. AP
Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz addresses campaign rally in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. AP
Former president Donald Trump speaks at a rally in support of the campaign of Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance, at Dayton International Airport. AP
Former president Donald Trump speaks at a rally in support of the campaign of Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance, at Dayton International Airport. AP
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive for the rally at Bowie State University, in Maryland. AP
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive for the rally at Bowie State University, in Maryland. AP
Voters pass by a sign outside a polling site in Warwick, Rhode Island after casting their ballots on the last day of early voting before the midterm election. AP
Voters pass by a sign outside a polling site in Warwick, Rhode Island after casting their ballots on the last day of early voting before the midterm election. AP
Democratic candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams speaks to volunteers during an election eve phone and text bank party in Atlanta. AP
Democratic candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams speaks to volunteers during an election eve phone and text bank party in Atlanta. AP
US Vice President Kamala Harris, left, points to Los Angeles mayoral candidate Representative Karen Bass, after speaking at a rally in Los Angeles. AP
US Vice President Kamala Harris, left, points to Los Angeles mayoral candidate Representative Karen Bass, after speaking at a rally in Los Angeles. AP

But while Democrats take a sigh of relief, the president acknowledged results did not quite warrant a victory lap.

"Any seat lost is painful. Some good Democrats didn't win," Mr Biden said.

"The voters are also clear that they are still frustrated. I get it. I understand. It's been a really tough few years in this country for so many people."

Mr Biden said he intended to speak with Congressman Kevin McCarthy, the front-runner to become Speaker of the House if Republicans gain control, on Wednesday.

He said he was prepared to work with a Republican-led Congress, but also expected reciprocity.

"I'm prepared to work with my Republican colleagues," Mr Biden said.

"The American people have made clear, I think that they expect Republicans to be prepared to work with me, as well."

US House minority leader Kevin McCarthy talks to Republican supporters during an election party at the Westin Hotel in Washington on Wednesday. Getty / AFP
US House minority leader Kevin McCarthy talks to Republican supporters during an election party at the Westin Hotel in Washington on Wednesday. Getty / AFP

Mr Biden also said he intended to run again in the 2024 presidential election, but did not confirm if he had made a final decision.

Democrats had summer legislative victories including the Inflation Reduction Act, but they were countered by historic inflation and steep interest rates rises hitting American families hard.

Mr Biden was confident that Democrats, even with less of a grip on Congress, can deliver on the benefits of legislation after the midterm cycle, especially in the early months of 2023.

"I'm optimistic about how the public could even be more embracive of what we've done," he said.

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• There are six libraries in Abu Dhabi emirate run by the Department of Culture and Tourism, including one in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

• Libraries are free to visit and visitors can consult books, use online resources and study there. Most are open from 8am to 8pm on weekdays, closed on Fridays and have variable hours on Saturdays, except for Qasr Al Watan which is open from 10am to 8pm every day.

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ANALYSTS’ TOP PICKS OF SAUDI BANKS IN 2019

Analyst: Aqib Mehboob of Saudi Fransi Capital

Top pick: National Commercial Bank

Reason: It will be at the forefront of project financing for government-led projects

 

Analyst: Shabbir Malik of EFG-Hermes

Top pick: Al Rajhi Bank

Reason: Defensive balance sheet, well positioned in retail segment and positively geared for rising rates

 

Analyst: Chiradeep Ghosh of Sico Bank

Top pick: Arab National Bank

Reason: Attractive valuation and good growth potential in terms of both balance sheet and dividends

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THE NEW BATCH'S FOCUS SECTORS

AiFlux – renewables, oil and gas

DevisionX – manufacturing

Event Gates – security and manufacturing

Farmdar – agriculture

Farmin – smart cities

Greener Crop – agriculture

Ipera.ai – space digitisation

Lune Technologies – fibre-optics

Monak – delivery

NutzenTech – environment

Nybl – machine learning

Occicor – shelf management

Olymon Solutions – smart automation

Pivony – user-generated data

PowerDev – energy big data

Sav – finance

Searover – renewables

Swftbox – delivery

Trade Capital Partners – FinTech

Valorafutbol – sports and entertainment

Workfam – employee engagement

Results

5pm: Al Maha Stables – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: Reem Baynounah, Fernando Jara (jockey), Mohamed Daggash (trainer)

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: AF Afham, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Emirates Fillies Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Ghallieah, Sebastien Martino, Jean-Claude Pecout

6.30pm: Emirates Colts Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Yas Xmnsor, Saif Al Balushi, Khalifa Al Neyadi

7pm: The President’s Cup – Group 1 (PA) Dh2,500,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Somoud, Adrie de Vries, Jean de Roualle

7.30pm: The President’s Cup – Listed (TB) Dh380,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Haqeeqy, Dane O’Neill, John Hyde.

While you're here
Mina Cup winners

Under 12 – Minerva Academy

Under 14 – Unam Pumas

Under 16 – Fursan Hispania

Under 18 – Madenat

match details

Wales v Hungary

Cardiff City Stadium, kick-off 11.45pm

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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