Article snippet: House Republicans are feeling good about their defense of MORE in this month’s impeachment vote, and now want to use the divisive fight to cut into the Democratic majority in next fall’s elections. Republicans would need to gain about 20 seats to win back the House majority, something seen as a tall order by most political observers. Much will depend on the presidential election, as a Trump victory would likely offer some coattails for Republicans. Yet Trump’s low approval ratings and the possibility he could again win the Electoral College while losing the popular vote makes the GOP an underdog in seeking to end Speaker MORE’s (D-Calif.) second Speakership. Gains by the GOP are much more likely, and Republicans are confident they can use the impeachment votes by many House Democrats against them — starting with those representing districts won by Trump in 2016. There are 30 such seats following Rep. Jefferson Van Drew’s (N.J.) decision to switch parties and become a Republican. “For the Democrats running in those 30 Trump districts, they now need to tell their constituents why they voted against their vote for president, and I think that's going to be a very difficult argument to make, especially with President Trump on the ballot,” National Republican Congressional Committee Spokesman Michael McAdams told The Hill. McAdams argues Democrats will be in a “tricky position” given GOP voters are energized by an impeachment they oppose. He also noted polling that sh... Link to the full article to read more