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Democrats aim to reclaim House majority by boosting eight ‘top-tier candidates’

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Democratic officials added eight new candidates to their slate of top contenders vying to reclaim a Democratic House majority during midterm elections this fall. The candidates will receive a boost in fundraising and campaign support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) as part of a “ Red to Blue ” program that seeks to help competitive candidates win elections in battleground states. Republicans currently hold a five-seat majority in the House, but the president’s party historically loses seats in midterm elections. Donald Trump’s disapproval rating hit a record high this week, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll . The poll found that among registered voters, Democrats hold a five-point advantage as the favored midterm party – momentum DCCC hopes to seize. “These latest additions to our Red to Blue program represent the strength of our people-first message and the broad appeal of our top-tier candidates,” DCCC chair Suzan DelBene said in a statement Monday.…

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