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On the recordFebruary 21, 2017
There are 23 House Republicans who hold districts that Hillary Clinton carried. The Democrats only need 24 to take over control of the House.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala discusses the political landscape and the potential for a shift in House control.

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