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Trump's Withdrawal Sparks GOP Anxiety Over House Control

3/27/2025

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President Trump’s decision to withdraw Rep. Elise Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination underscores the GOP's anxiety about holding onto power in the House. As special elections loom in Florida, Republican candidates Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis grapple with daunting fundraising hurdles against Democrats Josh Weil and Gay Valimont, sparking fears of a Republican slip in once-secure districts.

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President Trump’s decision to withdraw Rep. Elise Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination underscores the GOP's anxiety about holding onto power in the House. As special elections loom in Florida, Republican candidates Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis grapple with daunting fundraising hurdles against Democrats Josh Weil and Gay Valimont, sparking fears of a Republican slip in once-secure districts.