Republicans sense momentum after impeachment win
By Juliegrace Brufke - 02/08/20 05:08 PM EST
House Republicans believe they are gaining momentum after a terrible week for Democrats and a strong one for President Trump.
GOP lawmakers are becoming optimistic they have a chance to pick up seats or even win back the majority in November.
Taking back the House would require picking up at least 18 seats and would be a tough climb, but Republicans say the turmoil in the Democratic Party and a strong economy bolstering Trump give them reasons for optimism.
Spirits were running high during the House Republican Conference meeting Wednesday morning — on the heels of Monday’s disastrous Iowa Democratic caucuses and Tuesday night’s State of the Union address and just ahead of Trump’s impeachment acquittal in the Senate — with some members saying they feel better positioned than they have in recent months.
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