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New @CookPolitical: with more than 116 million votes counted, Dems' lead in the national House vote is up to 13.5 points. It's now the largest margin for either party since 1974. https://t.co/wFFnXPy9pN
Republican Party official Aiden Rowan was arrested and now faces felony charges in New York for forging ballot applications on behalf of three people and submitting a forged ballot for a fourth person.
Rep.-elect Zack Mullock (D-NJ) says he didnโt realize he had a shot in his race against Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) until August. He was shocked about his own win.
โProbably, I know less than any other elected official in that building. I had to Google the salary of a congressperson just two days ago,โ Mullock said.
Some random data notes that continue to have me shocked about last night.
White Males with No College Degree (the "MAGA base") - absolutely bonkersly shifted to the left. To call this seismic is an understatement.
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In 2028, Whites are projected to make up only 59% of the national electorate.
In this election, they swung 13 points for Dems. The shift was most pronounced in young men aged 18-44.
The GOP will soon no longer be able to afford a margin of error.
@JonathanJLevin@keds_economist@foxjust NEW FROM JOBS DAY ๐จ
US Oct. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 165,000 M/M; Est. +70k
US Oct. Unemployment Rate 4.1%; Est. 4.2%
US Oct. Two-Month Payroll Net Revision Adds 84,000
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@JonathanJLevin@keds_economist@foxjust NEW FROM JOBS DAY ๐จ
US Oct. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 165,000 M/M; Est. +70k
US Oct. Unemployment Rate 4.1%; Est. 4.2%
US Oct. Two-Month Payroll Net Revision Adds 84,000
WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/Pbr6vbM6M9
@JonathanJLevin@keds_economist "It's a struggle for young people," @foxjust says. "There's less dynamism and opportunity out there."
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@JonathanJLevin "A 4.2% unemployment rate is not translating into economic security anymore," @keds_economist says. "We don't have a tight labor market."
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