House GOP vows to use impeachment to cut into Democratic majority
By Juliegrace Brufke - 12/27/19 02:13 PM EST
House Republicans are feeling good about their defense of President Trump in this month’s impeachment vote, and now want to use the divisive fight to cut into the Democratic majority in next fall’s elections.
Republicans would need to gain about 20 seats to win back the House majority, something seen as a tall order by most political observers.
Much will depend on the presidential election, as a Trump victory would likely offer some coattails for Republicans. Yet Trump’s low approval ratings and the possibility he could again win the Electoral College while losing the popular vote makes the GOP an underdog in seeking to end Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) second Speakership.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/476037-house-gop-plans-to-use-impeachment-to-cut-into-democratic-majority
