Rick Sanchez calls US midterms

Democrats are poised to win the House, setting up two years of political gridlock, the RT host predicts The US is heading for two years of political gridlock as Democrats appear poised to seize control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections, RT host Rick Sanchez has predicted.President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran earlier this year could cost Republicans their House majority, Sanchez said in an exclusive interview. However, he expects Democrats to fall short of securing enough power in Congress to force through their agenda.“They [the Democrats] are going to win the House. I mean, that that’s kind of a foregone conclusion. I don’t think they’re going to come close in the Senate and they may win the Senate, but that’s not a done deal that they’re going to win the Senate,” Sanchez said.Trump has already vowed to become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats prevail, suggesting he would block their legislation until the two sides reach agreements. Sanchez, however, sees little prospect of compromise.“There’s not going to be any deals made,” he said. “The Democrats are not going to deal with him.”Instead, Sanchez expects Democrats to pursue impeachment ...