Article snippet: House Republicans are fretting over the results of Pennsylvania’s special election, worried that the tight race in the heart of Trump country might be a harbinger of a Democratic wave in the midterm elections later this year. There’s a “50-50” chance that Democrats can flip the House, senior Rep. MORE (R-S.C.) called a blue wave this fall “certainly a possibility.” “It would be a seismic shift politically” if that happened, Sanford told The Hill. “I think a lot of rank-and-file members I’ve talked to are quite concerned about that possibility or that prospect.” GOP leaders warned Republican members to pick up the pace when it comes to fundraising and to better define themselves as candidates to the voters. “If you're getting outraised, this is a wake up call. Prepare to bear down,” Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio), the chairman of the House GOP’s campaign arm, told rank-and-file Republicans Wednesday during a private meeting, according to a source in the room. Retiring Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), a leader of the moderate Tuesday Group, told CNN that Republicans up for reelection this year are aware they’re running against a “hurricane-force wind,” while conservative Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) simply characterized Tuesday’s election result as “not good.” “Winning is better than losing,” he quipped. “Any district that touches the suburbs, regardless of Trump victory margins, is in play,” said a senior GOP aide. Longtime Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.), whose Long Island seat Demo... Link to the full article to read more