House Democrats curb their enthusiasm - Semafor

House Democrats are hoping they’ll get good news on election night, but they’re still tamping down some of the rosiest projections about their performance.

“A good night looks like taking back the House. That’s step one. Building a larger majority is step two,” said House Majority PAC spokesperson CJ Warnke, adding that a Democratic majority between 225 and 230 seats might be most realistic.

Democrats have had to compete on redder turf even before this cycle’s redistricting; this Congress, only three Republicans held seats won by Kamala Harris, while many more Democrats were in Trump-won districts.

Heading into Tuesday, Democrats are watching seats in Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, and Florida that have been on the outside of the House battlefield. Strong performances there could indicate a blue tsunami. And the more seats they gain, the more manageable Hakeem Jeffries’ governing coalition would become next year.