Following a sweeping "blue wave" that saw Democrats flip long-held Republican seats across the country, party leaders in Washington are preparing an aggressive legislative and oversight agenda focused squarely on lowering everyday costs.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) hailed the outcome as a "generational remake of the Senate map," pointing to victories in states long considered untouchable for Democrats.

According to Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said voters responded to their pitches of affordability, but also rebuked President Trump."They were sending a message to Donald Trump," Martin said, using stiff language, in an interview on Capitol Hill.