By looking at the current polls, it is definitely certain that Republicans will maintain their majority in the House of Representatives, along with taking the majority from the Democrats in the Senate. Even though the Democrats had support from people such as Obama and Hillary Clinton, it wasn't enough for the Democrats. In fact, it may have hurt them more than helped; Republicans spent their entire campaign focusing on the fact that Democrats supported Obama, even though most of them didn't want to associate with him.
According to the New York Times, the best way the Democrats can keep control of the Senate is if they win in Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, and New Hampshire, along with the 11 solid Democratic states. Even if they do this, it's most likely not going to happen; Republicans have a 70% chance of gaining control of the Senate.
Current polls show that Democrats could keep control of the Senate, but it is extremely unlikely and an event that I don't think will happen. Perhaps if more Democrats went out and voted during the midterms, the results would be different, but these voters feel as if it isn't necessary. Unfortunately, every election is important and Democrats need to vote more regardless of their confidence in their representatives and senators.
It's unfortunate, but Republicans will most likely regain control of both the Senate and the House.
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