Democrats cement control of US Senate after Georgia victory - BBC News

Democrats have cemented their control of the US Senate by winning a bitterly fought seat in Georgia, according to projections.

Raphael Warnock fended off Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a run-off vote, after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote in last month’s midterm elections.

The result means that President Joe Biden's party now holds the upper chamber of Congress by 51-49, and for Warnock, he declared that “the people have spoken”, in his victory speech.

Meanwhile, it comes as a blow to by former President Donald Trump, who endorsed American football legend and political newcomer Walker as a candidate.

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[JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

The race was too close at the end. Way too close for comfort.

[MeetThaNewDealer]

It's a damn shame the vampires and werewolves didn't come out to support Herschel Walker.

[saskiamoni]

Walker has plenty of time to be werewolf vampire or settle eating grass

[bigoldgrizzly]

America has dodged another bullet but not yet taken down the shooter. No time for complacency so keep the pressure on !

[Gimp.The_Imp_Pimp]

"For Republicans, here in Georgia and across the nation, there will have to be some soul searching."

As Tom Reagan would put it, "What soul?"

[goemon]

Hope the democrats can pack the supreme court using the same unfair republican tactics with two-faced turtle Mitch. Have them taste their own medicine.

[bcfortenberry]

I feel bad for Walker. He was such a great representation of the moral and intellectual quality of Republican voters.

[ursherettepaul]

Saturday Night Live must be very disappointed that Herschel Walker won't be providing endless, hilarious, head scratching comic material! Lol

[stuartgraham]

I knew the American people weren't the brightest, but they deserve all they get.

[dotexegames]

Yes why don't you talk about the Twitter
We know why!!

[ericpoeperic]

Seeing the diverse beautiful people behind Senator Reverend Warnock reminded me of going to Obama's inauguration in 2009. It was a moment of inspiration and hope. The Senator Reverend reminded me of what makes me proud to be American after having the worst of us put forward in Trump.

[vincentharris]

I love the man who is speaking in the black suit. He sounds English, I love his way of explaining the race and what we look forward to.

[joysimpson]

Simply Brilliant!!! Can some kind human being make sure Trump has enough ketchup, burgers, Diet Coke and plates to throw on the wall 😊.. Thank you so much !!!

[marekjacek]

Defund the BBC cancel your direct debit stop ✋ paying your propaganda licence tax fee !

[Villaineditings]

Why is bbc not labeling warnock far left 🤔

[marcussurleyadventures]

excellent… we are going to watch Donald Trump lose twice 🎉

[jonhjfofs]

Another nail in the coffin for the Legacy media. Thats it keep digging BBC !

[tonysherwood]

Are the elections in the us actually democratic?

[watchman]

I am Joe Menchin, I don’t like this result.

[markandromeda]

** The people have spoken ** is one thing. The other thing is WILL YOU REPRESENT THE PEOPLE