The Republican Party increased its House majority after two special elections yesterday, April 1, in what was widely billed as a proxy war against the Trump administration. Overshadowing this duo of handy wins was a loss in the race to replace a liberal judge in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As expected, both sides are claiming a fresh mandate. But who really came out on top?
Florida Election Hype vs Reality
The Sunshine State’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts were up for grabs due to former Representative Matt Gaetz leaving for an ill-fated run as US attorney general and Mike Waltz being picked as President Trump’s national security advisor. These men both won their respective seats in 2024 by 32%.
With such huge margins, discussions of a potential flip should have been null and void. However, major spending by Democratic candidates combined…
