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Schumer Invites Senators-Elect to Orientation After Initial Exclusion
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer initially barred Senators-elect Dave McCormick and Ruben Gallego from a new-senator orientation, but later invited them after criticism.
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- What is the significance of Gallego's election win?
- Gallego's win concluded the final Senate race of the election cycle, resulting in a 53-47 Republican majority in the Senate. He will replace Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party.
- How did other senators respond to Schumer's initial decision?
- Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) offered to personally escort McCormick to the orientation, highlighting the controversy surrounding Schumer's initial decision. Sens. Eric Schmitt and Katie Britt also voiced support.
- What prompted Schumer to change his decision and invite both senators?
- Despite the Associated Press calling the races in their favor, Schumer cited outstanding ballots as a reason for exclusion. However, he later reversed course and invited both McCormick and Gallego to the orientation.
- What was the status of the Pennsylvania Senate race when the AP called it in McCormick's favor?
- McCormick was leading Casey by over 30,000 votes when the AP called the race, although thousands of ballots remained uncounted. The AP asserted that the outstanding ballots were insufficient to change the outcome.
- Why did Chuck Schumer initially refuse to invite Dave McCormick and Ruben Gallego to the Senate orientation?
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer initially refused to invite Senators-elect Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to the new-senator orientation due to their races not being officially called at the time.