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Democrats, Republicans Flip One Seat Each In Senate Battle

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Democrats, Republicans Flip One Seat Each In Senate Battle

Washington, United States: Democrats flipped a US Senate seat in Colorado Tuesday in their offer to recapture control of the upper office of Congress, however Republicans countered by expelling a weak Democrat in Alabama, networks anticipated.
With control of the Senate available for anyone, Democrats put their stamp indeed on the House of Representatives, making sure about an additional two years as the gathering in power with Speaker Nancy Pelosi – President Donald Trump’s central adversary in Washington – prone to direct her rush once more.
“I’m incredibly, glad for the way that today – moderately early – we can say we have held the House,” Pelosi said.
In the more intently watched Senate confrontation, Democrats drew first blood when Colorado’s previous lead representative John Hickenlooper, a 68-year-old financial specialist and geologist, conveniently vanquished one-term Senator Cory Gardner to get a seat.
“Much obliged to you, Colorado! Serving you is an incredible honor, and I can hardly wait to be your Senator,” Hickenlooper said on Twitter.
Conservatives are scrambling to save their 53-47 Senate larger part, with surveys indicating a few races inclining towards Democrats. Political decision forecaster FiveThirtyEight.com give Democrats a three of every four possibility of winning Senate control.
Jones had confronted steep re-appointment chances in a ruby-red southern state in the wake of winning in a 2017 unique political race upset against Roy Moore, a Republican who confronted sexual offense charges.
What’s more, Republicans got all the more uplifting news Tuesday when political veteran Lindsey Graham who managed the questionable cycle of affirming a Supreme Court equity weeks before the official vote, won re-appointment in South Carolina.
Graham, a Trump partner, endure an energetic test by Democrat Jaime Harrison, as per Fox News and The New York Times which considered the race with almost a large portion of the areas announcing.
The African-American Harrison had been running in a dead heat with the 65-year-old Republican occupant only weeks before the political race in a moderate Southern stronghold, and raised an unequaled record in crusade gifts as Democrats considered the to be as a possible get.
“We didn’t get the outcome at the voting booth that we needed, however we demonstrated boldness and assurance,” Harrison said in an assertion.
In the interim the Senate’s top Republican, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, won re-appointment against previous military pilot Amy McGrath, guaranteeing that the most impressive Republican in Congress will stay in the chamber for an additional six years.
Controlling the Senate is crucial as the gathering in power controls which bills arrive at the floor and which of the president’s chosen people get affirmation votes.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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