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:
This is what a blue wave looks like!
— Jeff Merkley (@JeffMerkley) November 6, 2019
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 https://t.co/dC8gyBfYK5
Dear @realDonaldTrump: Below is an example of The Angry Majority.#BlueWave https://t.co/72yAqJR2GB
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) November 6, 2019
You’re next, @senatemajldr.https://t.co/8ViuvEiSQ0
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) November 6, 2019
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. https://t.co/QKyjAZ0a0a
— Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) November 6, 2019
Hey, @senatemajldr: Kentucky has a Democratic Governor.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 6, 2019
Look out.
You’re up next Mitch McConnell.
— Jess O'Connell (@JessOConnell) November 6, 2019
Just north of Kentucky, in Indiana, this is another canary in the coal mine. Democrats do not win in Carmel, Indiana...until now. #BlueWave https://t.co/L0KIViVAiK
— David Shuster (@DavidShuster) November 6, 2019
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
— Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) November 6, 2019
Impeachment Inquiry backlash?
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) November 6, 2019
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
Kentucky Rain keeps coming down! yes baby the kids are waking up #educationHealthCare so much more #AndyBeshear #BlueWave
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) November 6, 2019
Dear @realDonaldTrump,
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) November 6, 2019
The #BlueWave in 2020 is coming.
Sincerely,
America
If a Democrat can win statewide in Kentucky's gubernatorial race, #MoscowMitch should start packing up his Senate office now.
— Grant Stern (@grantstern) November 6, 2019
Get the message @realDonaldTrump?
The #BlueWave is real.#TheResistance
Democratic voters are absolutely DISGUSTED by Donald Trump.
— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) November 6, 2019
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.
“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 https://t.co/f1aGlWwVKj
— Andy Ostroy (@AndyOstroy) November 6, 2019
Another sign of the #BlueWave spreading through the Virginia suburbs.
— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) November 6, 2019
Notably, this is the board previously chaired by Corey Stewart (Trump's 2016 Virginia campaign chair and 2018 GOP Senate nominee) https://t.co/Pkd2VZAbn0
Nothing is more encouraging then to see the blue wave continue to roll on unabated
— Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) November 6, 2019
Hope you’re ready to lose next year @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/2ovfJUYZUW
— Jess Sardella (@jessnatale) November 6, 2019
Hey @realDonaldTrump you’re next! https://t.co/h2GR2wPxS3
— Denise Houchins (@DeniseHouchins) November 6, 2019
The beginning of the end for Moscow Mitch....Yassss!!! #BlueWave pic.twitter.com/g5CbQY0zWn
— Lil' Ms.T (@CerealTimes79) November 6, 2019
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. pic.twitter.com/yFBfyI6pbO
— malibufire (@malibufire) November 6, 2019
Remember, it's never a single wave.
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) November 6, 2019
It's always waves (plural).
We are seeing blue wave after blue wave.
We need to keep it up.
More proof that Democrats are highly motivated to VOTE OUT @realDonaldTrump and his @GOP cronies.
— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) November 6, 2019
I can't wait for 2020.😎#BlueWave https://t.co/Dd50YvRQPm
Trump went to the World Series and got booed.
— God (@thegoodgodabove) November 6, 2019
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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