Republican John Davis Lodge wins the Connecticut governorship, Democratic Senators William Benton and Brien McMahon win

The transcript discusses election outcomes, highlighting John Davis' narrow victory in Massachusetts, the GOP's mixed results with a defeat of Governor Chester Bowles but losses in Senate races, and Brian Mcmahan's easy win for a full term in Connecticut. The administration's joy is short-lived due to these mixed results.

Who is Brian Mcmahan and what was his election outcome?

What does the text imply about the administration's feelings regarding the election results?