The DCCC adds Paul Ryan to target list.

[RandySF]

House Democratic strategists, convinced that Tuesday’s results represent a massive voter uprising against Trumpism that will continue through next year, are adding nearly a dozen new GOP districts to their list of 2018 takeover targets, in an effort to expand the map to keep pace with the rapid deterioration of the GOP’s political fortunes.

One of those targets, I’m told: House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Later today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will release a new memo on the state of the House map that details the new targets, and this blog obtained an advance look at the new list. In addition to Wisconsin’s 1st District, which is held by Ryan, they include:

Four open seats: Ohio’s 12th District, Pennsylvania’s 11th District, Pennsylvania’s 15th District, and Texas’ 21st District, where Rep. Pat Tiberi, Lou Barletta, Charlie Dent, and Lamar Smith are retiring.

Utah’s 4th District — the seat held by Rep. Mia Love

New York’s 2nd District — the seat held by Pete King

Indiana’s 9th District — the seat held by Trey Hollingsworth

California’s 4th District — the seat held by Tom McClintock

Washington State’s 5th District — the seat held by Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Wisconsin’s 6th District — the seat held by Glenn Grothman

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2017/11/09/after-massive-rejection-of-trumpism-democrats-expand-offensive-to-take-back-house/?utm_term=.3608fbb55c0d

[Greybnk48]

1. Yippee! Ryan AND Grothman!

If we can crush Walker too, many, many of us would be ecstatic!

[Madam45for2923]

2. My district NY19 is there! Faso needs to be phased out. I even met him in person. One oily dude!

[crazycatlady]

6. Can I send you a PM?

[Madam45for2923]

7. Sounds good!

[Bleacher Creature]

3. Nothing would feel better than beating Trump in 2020 (assuming he's still in office).

But taking the House AND unseating Paul Ryan in 2018 would be damn close!

[malaise]

4. Add that Brat(t) in VIrginia

He's a moron on steroids

[OnDoutside]

8. But, but he has lovely hair !!! ;) Brat is well named....

[malaise]

13. Isn't that the truth

What a brat!

[brooklynite]

5. I think this is largely a tactical move...

...most of these races are SAFE R. I think this is an emotional appeal to donors (Ryan as target) and an attempt to force NRCC to push money out of more competitive races.

[Brother Buzz]

11. I don't disagree. There is NO WAY Tom McClintock (Ca4) will be tossed out

[mopinko]

9. go ironstache

randy bryce has a great shot, tho i saw the other day that a woman is also running in the primary. i think he has a pretty unsurmountable lead there, but who knows.
very appealing candidate, tho. very.

[Dem_4_Life]

10. WOHOO Texas 21st made the list!!!!!!!!!!!

That's my district and we are already celebrating Lamar Smith retiring. Out of the dem's in the running so far my support is going to Derrick Crowe I have been really impressed with him so far.

https://www.electcrowe.com/

[ProfessorGAC]

12. If Only Adam Kinzinger Were On This List

Lying tool. Lied about his Iraq war record. Got voted in over far more qualified people (both R's and D's) because "war hero".

[zentrum]

14. Let's go!

[iluvtennis]

15. Great news. This guy, Randy Bryce, annouced his candidacy several months ago. Has a good chance

to take Ryan out.

Link to tweet

[wryter2000]

16. Grothman

That would be sweet.