On Tuesday, November 6th, the results were declared for the US midterm elections. Democrats won control of the House of Representatives, and the Republicans held a tight grip to the Senate and expanded their majority. It would not be wrong to assume that, in some manner or another, many countries would be indirectly affected by the outcome of the decision in the medium and long run What are the US Midterm Elections? The United States hold general elections every four years, near the midpoint of a president’s four-year term of office. One-third of the Senate up for election, and members of the Senate are elected every six-years. While all 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for election, and they are elected every two years. Implications According to Vox news “Since the Democrats have won the House, Republicans will no longer be able to pass legislation with GOP votes alone — instead, to get any bills through Congress, Trump will have to spar with Democrats. The new Democratic majority will also have subpoena power, which will help them investigate the Trump administration far more aggressively.” But since the…
