Trump Shakeup Has Some Republicans in Congress Ducking for Cover
- Shift back to anti-establishment tone may prompt defections
- Conservative Republicans buoyed by hiring of Breitbart chief
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Donald Trump’s campaign shakeup and new plan to run more directly against the Washington establishment could force more defections by mainstream Republicans who are increasingly worried about preserving their House and Senate majorities.
House Speaker Paul Ryan and other congressional Republicans will be under added pressure to decide whether to stick with Trump or campaign more openly to keep Congress in Republicans hands as a check on a future President Hillary Clinton.