Tag: Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman

In 18 Months, Republicans Are Very Likely to Control Congress. Being in Denial Makes It Worse.

NORMAN SOLOMON – Next year, if Republicans gain just five House seats, Rep. Kevin McCarthy or some other right-wing ideologue will become the House speaker, giving the GOP control over all committees and legislation. In the Senate, where the historic midterm pattern has been similar, a Republican gain of just one seat will reinstall Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.