Politico: 'House Democrats are confused' and 'unsure where to go next'

As we wait to see what happens in the presidential race, one bright spot was how well Republicans did in the House. “This is a giant stumble for Speaker Pelosi,” writes journo Jamie Dupree:

HOUSE UPDATE 8 AM

GOP is +4 (6 wins, 2 losses)

12 Democrats are currently trailing.
2 Republicans are currently trailing.

Democrats favored to keep control – BARELY. This is a giant stumble for Speaker Pelosi & the DCCC.

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) November 4, 2020

One of the races too close to call right now is DCCC chair Cheri Bustos:

AND, TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY, the chair of the DCCC, Rep. CHERI BUSTOS, is struggling to hang on in her Illinois district. Speaker NANCY PELOSI and her leadership team will have a lot to think about — and explain — in the next few weeks. Rs could have a net gain of 10 seats

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) November 4, 2020

And we do mean Dems will “barely” keep the House:

Some non-President stuff:
-Based on called races and ones with clear leads, the GOP is poised to have 216 in the House. 217 is the majority.
-GOP performed well at state level, picking a governor seat in MT handily and conquering the RI House
-OH and IA are not swing states

— Ben Whedon (@BenWhedon) November 4, 2020

Politico’s Jake Sherman reports that “House Democrats are confused” and they’re “unsure of where to go next”:

House Democrats are confused. Angry at the @dccc. Unsure where to go next. A mix of “what the **** just happened” and “don’t blame me.” Wild days ahead. Lame duck coming up. Leadership elections. Soul searching. Buckle up

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) November 4, 2020

Yep. Not a bad night, at all:

GOP holds the Senate, makes gains in the House, flips one state legislative House and holds its others. That's not a bad night even if the White House slips away. They'll be able to redistrict now too.

— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) November 4, 2020

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