Democrats Win Control of Senate after Warnock Ossoff Victories
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After Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) and Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated Senator David Perdue, Democrats have won control of the Senate. While left-leaning articles highlight that Ossoff will be the youngest member of the Senate, right-leaning articles highlight that President-elect Joe Biden vowed “to get big things done for our nation.”
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that at 33, Jon Ossoff will be the youngest member of the Senate. As a teenager, Jon Ossoff was inspired by the pivotal role John Lewis played in the fight for racial equality.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Warnock’s victory over Loeffler was called early Wednesday morning, while the race between Ossoff and Perdue was closer and not called until the afternoon. Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is expected to become the next Senate majority leader, ousting current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that President-elect Joe Biden vowed “to get big things done for our nation,” as Democrats capture control of both houses. Biden also made a push for the swift confirmation of his Cabinet nominations.