While acknowledging he is prepared to work with his Republican colleagues if the GOP takes control of one or both chambers of Congress, President Joe Biden applauded Democrats for their performance in the mid-term elections.

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The State Dining Room of the White House is where President Joe Biden is speaking. In this photo, Susan Walsh.

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Biden said that Democrats had a strong night and that voters were confident in his agenda.

The president said he's willing to compromise with Republicans where it makes sense, but he's against several issues, such as a national abortion ban, cuts to Social Security or rolling back climate protections.

According to Biden, the voters made it clear that they're still frustrated, and that tackling inflation is a priority for his administration.

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Regardless of what the final tally in these elections show, I'm prepared to work with my Republican colleagues.

What To Watch For

Democrats are in a good position to keep control of the Senate, while Republicans are in a good position to win the House.

Key Background

The results of major races across the country show little more than a Republican wave. Mehmet Oz was defeated by the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in the keystone state's Senate race, while Herschel Walker was forced into a second round of voting against an incumbent Democrat. Republican candidates tried to link their Democratic opponents to Biden, who they blame for economic troubles. Republicans believed that Biden's low approval rating would lead to big gains, but Democrats are expected to lose fewer seats than they usually do.

Contra

A majority of voters don't want Biden to run for reelection in four years.

Donald Trump is upset with the results of the election. The New York Times reporter said that Trump blamed those who advised him to support Oz.

The biggest surprises from election night were not a red wave.

Fetterman beat Oz to win the key senate seat.

Walker had a runoff in the Georgia senate race.