Article snippet: Tuesday’s blue wave in the House is set to leave behind a GOP conference that is far more conservative — and more loyal to MORE. A large chunk of centrist Republicans were either wiped out at the polls on Tuesday or are planning to retire at the end of this Congress, while the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus is actually expected to expand its ranks next year. That means that when Republicans assume their new role in the minority, the GOP will largely be unified as they rally against the Democratic agenda and defend Trump from an onslaught of investigations and hearings. “We’re gonna have a lot of House members Grahamified,” said an aide to a conservative lawmaker, referring to Sen. MORE (R-S.C.). “He was decidedly anti-Trump, but then Democrats crossed the threshold of what was responsible and reasonable.” Now, Graham is one of Trump’s top allies on Capitol Hill. “You’re going to see the Graham effect,” the aide predicted. House Democrats seized back control of the House on Tuesday by flipping a large number of seats held by moderate Republicans, including MORE of Florida. And the GOP’s most prominent and outspoken centrist voices — including Reps. MORE (Pa.) — decided to head for the exits instead of face tough reelection battles in their swing districts. “The Republican herd has been culled. And the culling was the more moderate members,” said the GOP aide. “The center of gravity in the conference has moved to the right.” Meanwhile, a new crop of conser... Link to the full article to read more