Three times Republicans couldn’t capitalize on Biden’s unpopularity to win key races
By
Jack Birle
February 14, 2024 8:30 am
President Joe Biden‘s approval rating has been underwater for most of his presidency, but Republicans have failed to capitalize on it in several key races in the past two years.
In elections held outside traditional times, Republicans have lost key battles, including two House races in previously GOP-held seats. Here are three instances in which the GOP was unable to capitalize on Biden’s unpopularity in pivotal elections.
New York’s 3rd Congressional District (2024 special election)
The House of Representatives expelled New York Rep. George Santos, a Republican, in December 2023 after a House Ethics Committee report detailed his alleged misuse of campaign funds and falsification of Federal Election Commission reports, leaving Republicans vulnerable to losing the swing seat in the special election on Tuesday.
Less than 16 months after the seat was flipped by Santos, its previous occupant, former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, won the special election over Republican Mazi Pilip. The Democratic flip means the GOP’s majority in the House of Representatives is reduced to a 219-213 advantage once Suozzi is sworn in.
The loss for Republicans could be the first in a string of losses in New York amid myriad problems for the GOP in the Empire State.
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