Jeffries says House Democrats reaching to flip Trump districts

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday that Democrats are positioned to reclaim the majority, despite raising less money, by competing in strongly conservative seats that supported President Donald Trump two years earlier.

Speaking about a month before the Nov. 3 midterms, Democrats are projecting confidence and broadening their targets to include districts held by Republicans. At the same time, Trump is campaigning in heavily Republican states to energize voters and reinforce backing among supporters.

Control of the closely divided chamber could hinge on only a handful of races, with early voting already in progress. The article notes Republicans face strain over elevated fuel costs linked to the conflict with Iran.

Jeffries argued that a redistricting push backed by Trump in Texas, Florida and elsewhere has hurt Republicans in certain areas. Meanwhile, the Democrats' House campaign organization said last week it is contesting eight additional districts, including races in Washington state, Virginia, Kansas and Oklahoma.

Despite the optimism, Jeffries warned that "anything and everything" remains possible and said Democrats must stay focused. He said the party "can't afford to take anything" for granted. Jeffries said he spent the weekend in Western states and plans to keep traveling in the weeks ahead.