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History and drama: Republicans’ 2022 balancing act

Political Theater, Episode 199

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy have history and redistricting going for them in their quest for the majority in 2022.
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy have history and redistricting going for them in their quest for the majority in 2022. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Jason Dick, Nathan L. Gonzales and Evan Campbell
Posted May 6, 2021 at 10:13am

Heading into the 2022 midterm elections, history and redistricting favor House Republicans. But even with built-in advantages, there are some wild cards to consider, particularly former President Donald Trump’s effect and some internal party drama that threatens to spill into public view.

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