Vouchers Defeated in Arizona Overwhelmingly, Democrats Take Control of the House
There were wins and losses yesterday, and they are not all decided at 2 am, when I wrote this post. Some states have not yet declared a winner (thinking of Wisconsin, where I hope that Scott Walker was beaten).
Some losses that I mourn: Beto O’Rourke; Stacey Abrams; Andrew Gillum. All defeated by reactionaries of the worst sort.
Some significant victories:
Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives, which means they have the power of the purse, the power to hold hearings, and the power to block some of Trump’s worst plans. That is huge. Hurrah for checks and balances!
Vouchers were overwhelmingly beaten in Arizona by the teachers and moms of SOS Arizona, who scored a knock-out punch against the Koch brothers, giving vouchers their 21st consecutive loss at the ballot box. The margin was 2-1 against vouchers. Congratulations, SOS Arizona!
Real Democrats gained control of the New York State Senate, ousting the fake Independent Democratic Caucus, who voted with Republicans.
In a very close race, it appears that Democrat Tony Evers beat the vile Scott Walker for Governor of Wisconsin.
Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, was elected Governor of Michigan.
Janet Mills, a Democrat, was elected Governor of Maine, and the outgoing Continue reading: Vouchers Defeated in Arizona Overwhelmingly, Democrats Take Control of the House | Diane Ravitch's blog
