In recent weeks, House Democrats have been targeting swing seat Republicans who have voiced support for President Trump’s call to “defund” the FBI. This move comes as part of the Democrats’ efforts to flip the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
The controversy began when President Trump tweeted on December 3, 2017, that the FBI’s reputation was “in tatters” and that its leadership was biased against him. He also called for the agency to be “cleaned up” and suggested that its funding should be cut.
Many Republicans, including those in swing districts, have since come out in support of the president’s statement. However, House Democrats are now using this support as a political tool to try and win over swing voters.
One such swing seat Republican is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. Fitzpatrick, who represents a district that voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016, has been targeted by Democrats for his support of Trump’s “defund” statement. The Democrats have launched attack ads against Fitzpatrick, accusing him of putting Trump’s interests ahead of his constituents.
Another swing seat Republican who has come under fire is Rep. Carlos Curbelo of Florida. Curbelo, who also represents a district that voted for Clinton, has been criticized by Democrats for his support of Trump’s statement and his vote in favor of the controversial GOP tax bill.
The Democrats’ focus on swing seat Republicans who support Trump’s “defund” statement is part of a larger strategy to win back control of the House in the 2018 midterm elections. With Republicans holding a slim majority in the House, Democrats are hoping to flip at least 24 seats in order to gain control.
To achieve this goal, Democrats are targeting swing districts where Trump’s approval rating is low and where Republicans are vulnerable. By attacking Republicans who support Trump’s controversial statements, Democrats hope to win over swing voters who may be turned off by the president’s rhetoric.
However, some political analysts have criticized this strategy, arguing that it may not be effective in winning over swing voters. They point out that many swing voters may be more concerned with issues like healthcare and the economy than with Trump’s statements about the FBI.
Despite these criticisms, House Democrats are forging ahead with their strategy. They believe that by focusing on swing seat Republicans who support Trump’s “defund” statement, they can win over enough voters to flip the House in their favor. Only time will tell if this strategy will be successful in the upcoming midterm elections.
