Network exit polls reveal that about three-quarters of voters are dissatisfied with the nation's direction, alongside deteriorating economic perceptions and opposition to military intervention in Iran. Early closures in states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia have begun shaping the battle for congressional leadership, with Democratic Senator Mark Warner projected to win reelection in Virginia against Bert Mizusawa. Anticipating legislative challenges, Donald Trump stated he would use his presidential veto against a potential Democratic majority to eventually force bipartisan deals.
Key points
Widespread economic pessimism and foreign policy concerns are driving significant headwin…: Widespread economic pessimism and foreign policy concerns are driving significant headwind against the administration at the ballot box.
The closing of initial polling sites in multiple states marks the start of determining pa…: The closing of initial polling sites in multiple states marks the start of determining partisan control over the next Congress.
Donald Trump indicated plans to deploy his veto power repeatedly to counter a potentially…: Donald Trump indicated plans to deploy his veto power repeatedly to counter a potentially hostile legislative branch.
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CBS says that its exit polls show roughly three-quarters of voters are at least dissatisfied with the direction of the country. More voters have negative views of the economy now than they did two years ago,
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The CBS poll says that most Americans think that the U.S. made the wrong decision to take military action in Iran.
Trump's 'ultimate' power
President Trump is already bracing for a brutal night. In a Telephonic interview to CBS News before polls closed the US President said, "I have the ultimate power - it's called veto," when he was asked about the prospect of a Democratic-controlled Congress next year.
Trump further said that his veto power could eventually force Democrats to cut bipartisan deals with him, should they make gains.
"Historically, you veto for a couple of months and then they come and say, 'We've got to make a deal,'" Trump told CBS News.
In a post on Truth social, Trump said he was closely following the polls on Fox News.
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