How many House seats will Republicans pick up in November? John Boehner says at least 100 of the 435 seats are at play. Can you say Speaker of the House John Boehner?From POLITICO:
How many seats are in play for the Republican Party to pick up in November?Read the full story at the link below:
John Boehner says at least 100. You read that right: 100 seats — or 23 percent of the entire House — could be gobbled up by Republicans on Boehner's dream election day scenario.
The House minority leader, speaking on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" on Friday, said that the "playing field" for the 2010 elections is wider than "anything we’ve seen around here during my 20 years."
"At least 100 seats," Boehner told NPR's Steve Inskeep, when asked how many House districts are up for grabs. “You think there are 100 seats in the United States that could change hands?" Inskeep asked.
"I do," Boehner responded.
"Well typically, you are correct there would be some limited number of seats in play," Boehner said. "Let me remind you that Scott Brown won the Ted Kennedy Senate seat in Massachusetts. If Scott Brown can win in Massachusetts, there isn't a seat in America that Republicans can't win."
Republicans need 40 seats to win the majority — a number some pundits believe to be out of reach. If they win 100 seats, they would be deep in the majority and in commanding control of the lower chamber.
Boehner: 100 seats in play for GOP - Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com
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