Republicans returned to Washington on Monday after an election that saw them lose control of both chambers of Congress for the final two years of President Trump’s administration. The party’s mood reflected the defeat, as the midterm “blue wave” has prompted a reckoning within the GOP. Lawmakers and leaders are now confronting questions about what went wrong and how to respond to the shift in power. The article examines the internal debate and potential paths forward for the party.
Republicans returned to Washington on Monday following an election rout that saw them lose both chambers of Congress for the final two years of President Trump’s time in office. Their mood matched their fortunes. The blue wave that crashed into the midterms has forced a reckoning within the GOP, sparking questions about what went wrong,...
