Republicans are now poised to take control of the U.S. Senate. Democratic Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, who won re-election Tuesday night, says a change in party control could actually aid President Obama.
Durbin was among the few bright spot in an otherwise gloomy day for Democrats in the U.S. Senate. He won his fourth term by defeating Republican Jim Oberweis.
But Durbin’s fellow Democrats in other states didn’t fare as well. The GOP won more than enough seats to gain control of the Senate.
Durbin says that could force Republicans to work better with the President.
"It’s time for them to have a more constructive conversation about solving problems. Not just budget problems, but immigration problems, problems dealing with the future of education and law enforcement. All of those things I think we can come together and handle more effectively," said Durbin.
Durbin said Tuesday's election outcomes had more to do with individual candidates and issues, than a referendum on Obama’s policies.
But the President’s low approval rating is reflective of the majority of the nation’s disapproval.