Kevin McCarthy confident GOP will win House majority despite analysts’ bullishness on Democratic chances

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says polls showing 20 House races shifting in favor of Democrats does not faze him, noting Republicans have already gained more seats than Democrats this Congress.

The Cook Political Report late last week cited 20 House races as moving in Democrats’ favor, to varying degrees. That includes moving from “Lean R” to “Toss Up” for the reelection bids of Republican Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Steve Chabot of Ohio, and Chip Roy, of Texas.

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