House Democrats from all over the country are abandoning their swing seats to run for statewide office, creating a nightmare scenario for embattled Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ (D-NY) bid to claim the House from Republicans.
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) announced Thursday he would opt for a Senate run over reelection, the latest hit for Jeffries.
Freshman Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) is considering a run in the Granite State as well. Her announcement would mean Democrats must replace both of their incumbent House members in the two-congressional district state, drawing limited resources from other competitive races across the country.
Leftwing Beltway outlet Axios reported in March, “The worst outcome for Jeffries would be multiple House departures for a single Senate seat.”
That warning seems
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