We saw two House election cycles under Trump. Did we gain seats or lose them?
You’re points are well taken, but also consider:
- 50 republicans retired in 2018, most of them Boehner boys. They retired with the specific purpose of giving the Democrats the House (recall the glee in Brett Baer’s voice in announcing, while polls were still open mind you, that the Democrats had taken control).
- Republicans GAINED twelve seats in 2020
The people are watching. One bad vote, no Trump endorsement for you, and you’re out.
That 12 seat jump was a good point.
Over the next couple of years, it will be interesting to see how
those twelve distinguish themselves.