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Sen. Schumer calls mood on Election Day ‘nauseously optimistic’ after casting vote

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NBC NewsSen. Schumer calls mood on Election Day ‘nauseously optimistic’ after casting vote
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted in the 2026 midterm election and spoke to reporters, saying, “We don't want to count our chickens before they hatch.” NBC News' Julie Tsirkin breaks down what Sen. Schumer said after casting his vote.

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