Be Careful What You Wish For

For Republicans, a narrow House majority might be more trouble than it’s worth.

By Nick Catoggio

Nov 14, 2022

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images.)

Behold what remains of the red tsunami, lapping gently at our ankles.

NEW: @NBCNews projects that Republicans will win control of the House of Representatives:

Republicans: 219 seats
Democrats: 216 seats
— Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) November 14, 2022

Oh dear.

Of the three House scenarios the party contemplated before Election Day, that might be the worst.

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