GOP poised to retain a smaller House majority in election

[mystery-ak]

Nov 5, 9:30 AM EDT

GOP poised to retain a smaller House majority in election

Republicans seem likely to keep their House majority in Tuesday's election, though it's expected to shrink. A look at Election Day and beyond:

PARTY BREAKDOWN

It's 247-188, including three vacancies, the most Republicans since 1931. Operatives on both sides say they expect the GOP to lose perhaps 10-15 seats for the new Congress that convenes Jan. 3.

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SIZE MATTERS

With an ever-growing proportion of hard-right conservatives, leaders such as Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., have a tougher time uniting the party behind bills and strategies. It also makes it harder for Ryan to secure the votes he'll need to remain speaker. Ryan has campaigned for numerous GOP candidates this year including about one-quarter of the roughly 40 House Freedom Caucus members, among the most rebellious Republicans.

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[corbe]

Ryan has campaigned for numerous GOP candidates this year including about one-quarter of the roughly 40 House Freedom Caucus members, among the most rebellious Republicans.

 Pretty smart of Ryan, deluding his opposition by 25%, may help prevent a palace coup d etat in Jan.

[Fantom]

Pretty smart of Ryan, deluding his opposition by 25%, may help prevent a palace coup d etat in Jan.

Lord, If you can see a way to have Ryan lose.. I thank you.

This is one scalp in the House we .. we as in small gov conservatives .. WE need to take. Better the democrap.. than ryan.

Remember, ryan passed significant legislation ......  and not just with one or two..http://therightscoop.com/breaking-house-passes-omnibus-spending-bill/

Peloser would never do that.

There is a time to fight, and if the Ryans/repubs will not..... then I will. I will go Galt.