‘Hopefully things get done’: Americans react to historic political shift

The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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The BBC spoke to voters from across the US about Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Reactions ranged from “absolute happiness” to disappointment. Their responses reflected a range of views and what it could mean for the country and the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency.

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