Johnson Predicts GOP House Gains in 18 States as Republicans Target Maine's 2nd District
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 18
Johnson Predicts GOP House Gains in 18 States as Republicans Target Maine's 2nd District
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 18
Summary
Campaigning in Maine's open 2nd District, Mike Johnson said Republicans will not only keep but expand their House majority in November, despite the party's slim edge and the usual midterm losses for the party in power.
Johnson argued Democrats' internal split and an anti-left message can turn the election into a choice rather than a referendum on Donald Trump, whose approval ratings are underwater amid persistent inflation and an unpopular Iran war.
Maine's 2nd has become a top GOP pickup target after four-term Democratic Rep. Jared Golden declined to seek re-election; Johnson said former Gov. Paul LePage can flip the seat against Democrat Matt Dunlap.
The Maine stop is part of Johnson's campaign swing through 18 states and follows his launch of the 'Contrast for America' initiative, while Democrats counter that high prices and weak GOP candidates will cost Republicans seats.