‘Good day for democracy’ – Joe Biden
President Joe Biden says the US midterm results are a win for the Democrats, noting the expected “red wave” – a Republican sweep of the House and Senate – didn’t happen.
He says: “Democracy been tested in recent years but with their votes, the American people have spoken.”
He hails the US midterm vote as a “good day for democracy”.
“The American people have spoken and have proven once again that Democracy is who we are,” Biden says.
The Democrats lost fewer seats in the House than what was expected, and on average for the party of a sitting president.
Biden then highlights his work so far on pandemic recovery, rebuilding infrastructure in America and tackling inflation.
“We’re just getting started,” he says.
He says he will continue to work across the political aisle to deliver for the American people.
