In a nod toward their hopes of a wave election in November, national Democrats are taking sides in a Wisconsin primary battle for the right to challenge Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan in the fall midterms. Myers said in a statement that the national party "continues to think it knows better than primary voters and local Democratic activists." New Mexico Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, chairman of House Democrats' campaign operation, praised Bryce for "fighting for working people" and building a strong campaign. House Democrats insist their "Red to Blue" program doesn't constitute explicit endorsements, but inclusion comes with organizational and fundraising support from the party. Democratic Speaker Tom Foley lost his Washington state seat in the GOP's 1994 sweep.

Source: ABC News March 22, 2018 16:11 UTC