Trump hand-picked Senate candidates. Republicans paid the price

Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections, near the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, US. (REUTERS)

President Donald Trump asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot in the midterm elections and handpicked Republican candidates in some of the country’s most consequential Senate races. By Tuesday night, voters had rejected them. Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US … Read more