3/20/2018

DEMS/ELECTION/GOP/HOUSE OF REPS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Despite signs that Democrats are in a strong position, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday [3-20-18] to beat expectations and keep the House of Representatives in Republican control in the mid-term elections in November.Trump, who won an improbable victory in 2016 as an outsider, spoke at a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner in Washington that raised a record $32 million for Republican House candidates…Whether the party can make good on Trump’s prediction is far from clear as Republicans face headwinds holding onto control the House. Democrats, riding a wave of angst about Trump’s presidency, hold an enthusiasm edge in public opinion polls.”

Steve Holland, Despite warning signs, Trump says Republicans can keep House,” Reuters, Mar. 20, 2018 7:03pm