# Crenshaw, Raskin shout each other down in heated post-midterm debate

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/crenshaw-raskin-shout-each-other-down-in-heated-post-midterm-debate/
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:45:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T21:04:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/crenshaw-raskin-shout-each-other-down-heated-post-midterm-debate
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- Crenshaw and Raskin argued over the midterm results.
- Crenshaw said Senate bills often need 60 votes.
- Raskin cited tariffs in the affordability debate.

## Summary

Representatives Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, and Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, clashed on CNN over the midterm election results and what each party could do on policy. Their heated exchange highlighted opposing explanations for the outcome: Raskin said voters rejected the Republicans, while Crenshaw accused Democrats of blocking legislation before the election.

Crenshaw argued that many Senate bills need 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, a threshold Republicans did not have before the election. He cited the Stop Insider Trading Act and challenged Raskin to explain how Democrats would address affordability; Raskin pointed to tariffs and the administration’s policies. Host Dana Bash stepped in, saying it was welcome to hear a debate about issues and ideas.

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