Democrats are poised to pick up House seats. If GOP losses are particularly heavy, then Republicans are likely to blame Speaker Paul Ryan, say CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan L. Gonzales and reporter Lindsey McPherson.

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The House Democratic incumbent who faces headwinds from Trump. Great @sfpathe read https://t.co/dRipKRSzTq

— Alex Roarty (@Alex_Roarty) November 1, 2016

I visited Pennsylvania’s 8th District to figure out if pro-Democratic a wave is building. https://t.co/2x73GLQZru

— Alex Roarty (@Alex_Roarty) October 31, 2016

Ryan refutes beef w/ Trump, says he’s backed him all summer, fall. “We need to support our entire Republican ticket” https://t.co/fS9r6oKzoe

— Lindsey McPherson (@lindsemcpherson) November 1, 2016