Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
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The Democrats have swept to victory in the US midterm elections, taking control of Congress.
While the incumbent president’s party generally tends to have a bad night in these elections, the scale of the Republican defeat is being viewed as a resounding rejection of Donald Trump’s two years in the White House.
From angry voters to an unpopular president, here are five reasons why the Republicans lost so many seats.
1. Soaring cost of living
From coast to coast, voters across the US have been grappling with the soaring cost of essentials. That anger was palpable on the ground in key races.