How Congress' balance of power continues to shift



Just months into the 119th Congress, the balance of partisan power continues to shift within historically narrow margins.

Although Republicans held on to their House majority, Democrats managed to flip nine seats, while Republicans flipped eight seats, narrowing their advantage. The GOP also took a hit when several members of the Republican conference, such as former Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida, were tapped to serve in President Donald Trump's administration.

With multiple vacancies and several special elections, the House's partisan split continues to fluctuate, and every seat counts.

Former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida was also initially recruited to head the Department of Justice, although he eventually dropped his bid and announced that he would not return to serve in the 119th Congress.

These vacancies leave Johnson with just a one-seat majority, requiring Republicans to vote in lockstep for every partisan vote.

To fill the Floridians' vacancies, the state will hold a special election on April 1. While both seats are expected to be filled by Republicans, Johnson is bracing himself for another vacancy in New York once the Senate confirms Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.N. ambassador. As a result, Republicans have made an effort to prolong Stefanik's confirmation, given how valuable her vote is in the House.

Once Stefanik does vacate her seat, Republicans will have a challenging time replacing her. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York reportedly plans on slow-walking the special election to fill Stefanik's seat, prolonging Republicans' narrow majority.

On the other hand, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is also tasked with replacing Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner after he passed away on March 5 at the age of 70.

With multiple vacancies and several special elections, the House's partisan split continues to fluctuate, and every seat counts.

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'If the Senate goes, this COUNTRY goes': Lifelong Democrat Vernon Jones issues powerful warning for Republicans



"Lifelong Democrat" and Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones says it's crucial that Republicans win Georgia's two Senate seats if we want America as we know it to continue. "If the Senate goes, this country goes," he told Glenn Beck on the radio program Wednesday.

Jones explained why he believes Georgia is the last line in the fight for freedom and issued an urgent warning to Republicans about the importance of maintaining a balance of power in Washington, DC.

"I believe with all my might that we understand, here in Georgia, that we have to do what's best for this country," he said. "And I'm surprised that Republicans, the Republican leadership throughout Georgia, hasn't stood up taller and stronger in an effort to make sure that we ... help Senator Perdue (R) and Senator Loeffler (R) get re-elected, so there will be a balance of power in Washington, DC. Or else this country will be destroyed over the next four years."

Vernon also shared a powerful message about party politics. "I didn't leave my party; my party left me," he told Glenn.

Watch the video below to catch more of the conversation:


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