#Republican House majority climbs to 220 with win in California

#Republican House majority climbs to 220 with win in California

Republican House majority climbs to 220 with win in California Republicans’ House majority in the next Congress climbed to 220 on Tuesday, when Republican Kevin Kiley defeated his Democratic opponent, Kermit Jones, in the tight race for California’s 3rd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Kiley on Tuesday afternoon, two weeks after…

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#Republicans win control of the House

#Republicans win control of the House

Republicans win control of the House Republicans are projected to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, gaining control of Congress’s lower chamber after four years of Democratic rule. The Associated Press called the 218th seat for Republicans — projecting Rep. Mike Garcia (Calif.) to win reelection — around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, more than…

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#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.  An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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