Washington, Nov. 4 -- Following projections that Democrats have successfully flipped the chamber, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries declared on Monday night that "today begins the great American comeback".

Addressing enthusiastic supporters, Jeffries announced that "House Democrats have taken back control of the United States Congress". With this historic legislative victory, Jeffries is now positioned to potentially become the first African American Speaker of the House.

Emphasising the electorate's verdict, Jeffries stated that "the American people have spoken and made clear they've had enough of the extremism, enough of the corruption".

He further pledged that "they want a Congress that's going to deliver for the American people and...