Washington:Republicans are experiencing internal discord as they search for reasons behind their recent electoral setbacks. The ongoing vote count for the U.S. midterm elections indicates that the Democratic Party is poised to gain additional seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, leaving members of Donald Trump's Republican party blaming one another for their losses.
According to Thai News Agency, U.S. President Donald Trump has attributed the Republican defeat to his absence from the ballot, despite encouraging voters to perceive the elections as a referendum on his leadership. Trump has also criticized certain members of his party, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, accusing them of failing to embody true conservative principles.
Vice President JD Vance has suggested that the Republican defeat could be attributed to the Iran war, a stance that has led to speculation about his attempt to distance himself from Trump's administration, given his previous opposition to the war. Vance has emphasized the importance of ending the conflict to rejuvenate the party.
Defense Secretary Peeth Hexeth has been a focal point for Republican criticism, with some party members contemplating impeachment proceedings against him. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a prominent contender for the presidency in the upcoming election, characterized the defeat as catastrophic, likening it to the party's near collapse due to ineffective voter communication.
The Democratic Party has secured an additional 240 seats in the House of Representatives, exceeding the required majority by more than 20 seats, and is expected to gain further. In the Senate, two seats remain undecided in Mississippi and Alaska, where Democratic candidates are narrowly leading, potentially increasing their Senate majority to 56 out of 100 seats.