Critics Warn Trump, Mitch McConnell After ‘Blue Wave’ Victories: ‘You’re Next’
‘Blue Wave’ trends on Twitter after Democrats make gains in 2019 election.
By Ed Mazza
huffpost.com
Democrats flipped both houses of the Virginia legislature, made gains in statewide elections in the South and may have even picked off a sitting Republican governor as Andy Beshear (D) declared victory over Gov. Matt Bevin in a close race in Kentucky.
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said the outcome of the Kentucky gubernatorial race would send a “ big message” about himself.
“If you lose, they’re gonna say ’Trump suffered the greatest defeat in the history of the world. This was the greatest,’” Trump said at a rally for Bevin. “ You can’t let that happen to me!”
Trump’s critics said there was another “big message” in the results, one about the 2020 election. They took to Twitter to celebrate gains for Democrats, especially in traditionally red areas, and to warn that Trump and his allies ? including Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) ? could be facing uphill reelection battles next year:
Jeff Merkley
?@JeffMerkley
This is what a blue wave looks like!
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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
?@DLCC
BREAKING: Democrats just flipped the Virginia House AND Senate, ushering in the first Democratic trifecta in the state since 1993 and clearing the path for a Democratic policy agenda in the commonwealth! This is huge!
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Ted Lieu
?@tedlieu
Dear @realDonaldTrump: Below is an example of The Angry Majority. #BlueWave t.co
Kyle Griffin
?@kylegriffin1
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia Democrats take control of both chambers of state legislature for first time in more than two decades.
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Julián Castro
?@JulianCastro
You’re next, @senatemajldr.https://t.co/8ViuvEiSQ0
Fire Mitch McConnellHelp us fire Mitch McConnell and Elect Amy McGrath
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Samantha Power
?@SamanthaJPower
Imagine @shelly_simonds’ demoralization two years ago when her race (a tie) went to the Rs bc/ of a drawing from a hat. But she didn’t give up on politics & now she’s part of another #BlueWave as #Virginia House AND Senate flip from R to D. t.co
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
?@DLCC
BREAKING: @shelly_simonds just flipped Virginia's HD-94! Shelly's race for this seat in 2017 resulted in a tie, and was decided in favor of the Republican after his name was randomly drawn from a bowl. This win is well fought, well deserved, & a long-time coming!
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Gavin Newsom
?@GavinNewsom
Hey, @senatemajldr: Kentucky has a Democratic Governor.
Look out.
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Jess O'Connell
?@JessOConnell
You’re up next Mitch McConnell.
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David Shuster
?@DavidShuster
Just north of Kentucky, in Indiana, this is another canary in the coal mine. Democrats do not win in Carmel, Indiana...until now. #BlueWave t.co
Elizabeth Ross@ross_emross132
A Democrat won a city council seat in Carmel, Indiana... let that sink in
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Sophia A. Nelson
?@IAmSophiaNelson
When I told my fellow Virginia Republicans that the #BlueWave was not over post 2017 & 2018. That toxic Trump has destroyed the GOP brand. I was laughed at. Tonight’s results show that I was spot on. Look at suburban vote totals. Women & Independents are gone! #VALeg
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Hakeem Jeffries
?@RepJeffries
Impeachment Inquiry backlash?
Yeah, right.
Trump campaigned hard in (red state) Kentucky for the incumbent Republican Governor.
The incumbent Republican Governor just went down in flames.
What happened to all the winning Donald? #BlueWave
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Sandra Bernhard
?@SandraBernhard
Kentucky Rain keeps coming down! yes baby the kids are waking up #educationHealthCare so much more #AndyBeshear #BlueWave
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Michael Skolnik
?@MichaelSkolnik
Dear @realDonaldTrump,
The #BlueWave in 2020 is coming.
Sincerely,
America
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Grant Stern
?@grantstern
If a Democrat can win statewide in Kentucky's gubernatorial race, #MoscowMitch should start packing up his Senate office now.
Get the message @realDonaldTrump?
The #BlueWave is real. #TheResistance
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Peter Daou
?@peterdaou
Democratic voters are absolutely DISGUSTED by Donald Trump.
From the 2018 #BlueWave to the #KYGov race, never underestimate how important a factor that is.
Dems don't need to pander to anyone. They should embrace full-throated progressive policies and get America back on track.
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Andy Ostroy
?@AndyOstroy
“Stunning upset.” Hey @senatemajldr: #Kentucky has spoken...and you’re next. Maybe it’s time to rethink that support of @realDonaldTrump, huh?? #Trump #ElectionNight #Beshear #Bevin t.co
Elections in Kentucky and Mississippi test Trump's political powerThe president throws his support behind two Republicans who are facing serious Democratic challenges on Tuesday night as impeachment looms.
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Chris Lu
?@ChrisLu44
Another sign of the #BlueWave spreading through the Virginia suburbs.
Notably, this is the board previously chaired by Corey Stewart (Trump's 2016 Virginia campaign chair and 2018 GOP Senate nominee) t.co
Ben Tribbett@notlarrysabato
8:40 PROJECTION- Prince William Democrats have won control of the Board of Supervisors with pickups from Ann Wheeler for Chair, Kenny Boddye and Andrea Bailey. Will be a 5-3 DEM majority from 6-2 GOP edge from before.
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Roland Scahill
?@rolandscahill
Nothing is more encouraging then to see the blue wave continue to roll on unabated
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Jess Sardella@jessnatale
Hope you’re ready to lose next year @realDonaldTrump t.co
Acyn Torabi@Acyn
Fayette County, which is where Trump held his rally last night, voted for Andy Beshear over Matt Bevin in a 2 to 1 landslide
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Denise Houchins@DeniseHouchins
Hey @realDonaldTrump you’re next! t.co
MSNBC
?@MSNBC
BREAKING: Democrat Andy Beshear is the apparent winner in the Kentucky governor race. @VaughnHillyard and @maddow discuss the influence of President Trump on the race.https://on.msnbc.com/32lkVS8
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Lil' Ms.T@CerealTimes79
Replying to @CapehartJ
The beginning of the end for Moscow Mitch....Yassss!!! #BlueWave
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malibufire@malibufire
My favorite moment in the #BlueWave happening in Kentucky, Virginia, and other state elections, is this woman (seen here telling @realDonaldTrump what we all think of him as his motorcade rolls by) was elected as well.
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Red T Raccoon@RedTRaccoon
Remember, it's never a single wave.
It's always waves (plural).
We are seeing blue wave after blue wave.
We need to keep it up.
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Dr. Dena Grayson
?@DrDenaGrayson
More proof that Democrats are highly motivated to VOTE OUT @realDonaldTrump and his @GOP cronies.
I can't wait for 2020. #BlueWave t.co
Josh Douglas
?@JoshuaADouglas
Turnout in Fayette County (Lexington):
2015: 71,010 (33%)
2019: 113,413 (47%)
Bevin lost the county in 2015 by 55-40%. Tonight: 66%-33%, with much higher turnout. #KYGov #KYElections
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God@thegoodgodabove
Trump went to the World Series and got booed.
Trump went to a UFC fight and got booed.
Trump went to Kentucky and the next day the state elected a Democrat Governor.
You’re welcome.
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