In North Carolina, two Democrats — philanthropist Kathy Manning and Marine Corps veteran Dan MacCready — have raised more money than Republican incumbents. Lamb said he would not support her for speaker if Democrats won the House, undercutting the GOP criticism. A day after the election, Republicans made clear they will be relentless in using Pelosi as a cudgel against Democratic candidates. Democrats nervously watch three districts in Southern California, carried by Clinton in 2016, especially in two where Republican incumbents are retiring. Democrats fear that too many Democratic candidates could splinter the vote, clearing a path for Republicans.

Source: Washington Post March 17, 2018 20:37 UTC