National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden says his party should pick up 11 seats in November’s elections.
Walden tells CQ Roll Call November should be a “wave” election for Republicans, and he expects the GOP majority in the House to expand to 245 members, which would be the biggest since 1945.
“We believe a lot that the drive for 245 is more than just a rhyming number,” Walden said. “We know there’s going to be some puts-and-takes there, but I think you can get to 245 [seats] this cycle.”
And, he added, Obama’s poll numbers coupled with the historical trend of the six-year presidential itch puts the wind at the GOP’s back.
“I think atmospherics are really bad for the Democrats,” Walden said. “This is shaping up far more to be a referendum election and not a good one for Democrats.”
