The @GOPLeader said that @HouseDemocrats can lose 70 seats in the midterms.
Um, if the GOP were to pick up “only” 50 seats, they will have more seats than they ever had in raw numbers and the largest portion of House seats dating back to pre-1900s.
So… Dunno about 70 seats.
Um, if the GOP were to pick up “only” 50 seats, they will have more seats than they ever had in raw numbers and the largest portion of House seats dating back to pre-1900s.
So… Dunno about 70 seats.
If the GOP picks up 35 seats they will beat their post-Great Depression high water mark of 247 seats in the 2014 elections. Point is the GOP is going into the midterms with a large number of seats (213) and therefore less available for pick ups.
Dems went into 2018 elections with 194 seats. Picked up 41 to end at 235.
GOP went in to 2010 with 179 seats; gained 63 to land at 242.
Dems went into 2006 with 201 seats; added 31 to land in the 230s.
GOP went into 1994 with 176 seats and picked up 54 seats to end at 230.
GOP went in to 2010 with 179 seats; gained 63 to land at 242.
Dems went into 2006 with 201 seats; added 31 to land in the 230s.
GOP went into 1994 with 176 seats and picked up 54 seats to end at 230.
In summary I am not making any predictions about 2022 midterms. However, if it shapes up to be a wave year for the outside party, the GOP would make history even if they pick up “only” 35-50 seats. Not sure how/where they get more than this but ok. Let’s see.
P.S. The outside party that waved into the House in recent waves started out with an average of 187.5 seats and won on average 47.2 seats.
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