Democrats set optimistic goals after 2016 'autopsy'

BALTIMORE — House Democrats set an optimistic goal this week of storming back and retaking the House next year, through a combination of new messaging and targeting districts in the country where Democrats hope they have become more competitive.

The plan was solidified during their annual retreat, after members absorbed Part one of an “autopsy” of their disastrous 2016 election that failed to meet expectations in Congress and ushered Presidnet Trump into the White House.