Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in House race as he campaigns in Ohio
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House. Jeffries campaigned Sunday for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested Ohio congressional district that is crucial for majority control. He also slapped back at President Donald Trumpâs abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia.
Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats seize the majority, has traveled to some 50 cities campaigning for Democratic candidates. The Toledo-area seat has been held by Kaptur for decades. But Trump has carried the district and Republicans are trying to flip it.
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