How Big Is The House Playing Field?

This week, Democratic and Republican campaign operations acknowledged that the House playing field is expanding. The NRCC added another 10 House districts to its already robust list of 72 Democratic-held targets. And on the Democratic side, the House Majority PAC announced it would be reserving nearly $102 million in advertising in a whopping 51 media markets for the fall campaign.

These moves suggest that both sides see the possibility of a Red Tsunami in 2022.

But, given that districts are more polarized than ever, and that redistricting is likely to reduce the already small number of competitive districts by at least one-third, how big of a wave is possible? CONTINUED

Amy Walter, Cook Political Report with Amy Walter


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