Democrats Turn to Ex-Congress Members in Bid to Win House
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Democrats are turning to a bench of former lawmakers to help win the 25 Republican seats they need to gain the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in November’s election.
Ten former House Democrats who were defeated in 2010 --when Democrats lost 63 seats and control of the House -- are trying to reclaim their seats, some running in districts that tilt more Democratic after redistricting.