House Republicans Face Midterm Backlash as $20 Million Democratic Push Expands Map
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Updated · CNN · Oct 18
House Republicans Face Midterm Backlash as $20 Million Democratic Push Expands Map
2 articles · Updated · CNN · Oct 18
Summary
Republican operatives say voter anger over high gas and grocery prices is spilling into House races, with even GOP voters in a red Midwestern state blaming “corrupt politicians” and “billionaires.”
That anti-corruption message has become a top-two-or-three issue in some polling, alarming Republicans who fear working-class voters could punish the party in places suffering most from inflation.
The battlefield has widened into states including Kentucky, Wisconsin and Arkansas, and top GOP super PACs have already cut off funding for 2 incumbents and several hoped-for pickup seats.
Democrats say they see a path to a sizable House majority, targeting incumbents in Texas, Arizona, Colorado and Pennsylvania while JB Pritzker leads a $20 million effort into red territory.
Some Republicans report slight polling improvement and hope late money, stronger candidates and visits such as JD Vance’s can avert a broader House washout, even as the party remains downbeat overall.