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Jeffries calls Democratic gains a choice of "hope over hatred"

CBS Chicago pairs the Democratic leader's victory message with Trump's guarded offer to work with the new congressional majorities.

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Leaders from both political parties react after Democrats take control of House, Senate

CBS Chicago's election bulletin moves from a school board victory declaration to a changed balance of power in Washington. The short report drew about 1.3 million views in its first day, far beyond the station's usual audience for this format.

It begins close to home, with Jessica Biggs declaring victory in the Chicago School Board president contest. Then the anchor turns to CBS projections of Democratic control of both the House and Senate, while examining still-close contests in Alaska and Mississippi.

The political reactions offer two different readings of what comes next. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries presents the result as a verdict on the campaign's competing messages: "The American people have chosen the economy over extremism." He follows that with: "The American people have chosen hope over hatred."

President Donald Trump leaves room for discussion, but attaches a condition. "I'll get along probably with the Democrats unless they want to be destructive," he says. He also emphasizes his veto power and says Democrats have already called to discuss matters.

The bulletin closes by turning from victory statements to the work of Congress, outlining Democratic legislative priorities and Chuck Schumer's warnings of investigations and legislative challenges to Trump.

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