Why Republicans think they can save their House majority at the US-Mexico border | CNN Politics

Republicans are in an uphill battle to save their narrow House majority, weighed down by an unpopular president and concerns about the cost of living amid the US war with Iran. But they see glimmers of hope along the US-Mexico border. The House Republicans’ campaign arm is working to flip three border districts in November while defending at least two more. They believe they have recruited a strong lineup of challengers and can lean on illegal border crossings hitting record lows under President Donald Trump, even as his administration’s deportation efforts have coincided with a sharp drop in Latino support. In a midterm cycle with fewer likely competitive districts due to redistricting, what happens in as many as six competitive border districts could help determine who controls the House for Trump’s final two years in office. Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map in part to target two longtime border Democrats, banking on GOP gains with Latino voters since Trump’s first run for office. “Hispanics make up one of our most important voting blocs, and I think majority-Hispanic districts are some of our best pickup opportunities because we have made strong