BET Wire: Midterms Shock and Awe

Democrats got beat on Election Day.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
Ouch! - There was little doubt that the GOP would prevail in this year's midterm elections. What came as a surprise was how resounding their thumping of Democrats was. In many races, for U.S. Senate, governor and other spots, Republicans exceeded expectations both in number and the margins of victory. In some states, like liberal Maryland, where Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown was expected to become the state's first African-American governor, voters had other ideas. "No Drama" Obama is keeping it cool, but even he must be worried about how a GOP-led House and Senate will affect both the rest of his presidency and his legacy. (Photo: Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Shake It Off - At a press conference the day after Democrats got drubbed, Obama said he's not "mopey" over the results and will instead focus on getting the job done. “To everyone who voted, I want you to know that I hear you,” Obama said, adding for those who didn’t vote,“I hear you, too.” Although he wants to close partisan divides, he warned, the GOP will likely send some bills to his desk that they know he will veto. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Opening Shot - In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, House Speaker John Boehner and incoming Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell outlined the GOP's priorities for the next session of Congress. At the top of the list is a renewed "commitment to repeal ObamaCare, which is hurting the job market along with Americans’ health care." The House has passed several bills to repeal all or parts of the law. Will the Senate, which Republicans will soon control, follow suit? (Photos from Left: Mark Wilson/Getty Images, Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

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In Case You Missed It - The Democratic Party got beat on Election Day; Republican Leadership promises to repeal the health care law; President Obama pledges to take executive action on immigration; both sides say they want to find common ground – and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick) (Photo: Allison Shelley/Getty Images)

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