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The GOP already took over Congress 4 years ago, its just now overt
The GOP has pretty much covertly (to the general population at least) controlled the Senate through the use of the filibuster for years. Now it's just going to be more overt now, as well as increased power, including the ability to conduct an impeachment trial.
This Onion article mocks it:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/republicans-poised-to-retain-control-of-senate,37366/