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House Democrats on Tuesday beat back any designs Republicans had for a midterm rout, defying the odds to keep dozens of vulnerable seats where GOP leaders had predicted widespread gains. But the Democrats’ exuberance glossed over an underlying reality: Despite the overperformance, Republicans had nibbled away at the Democrats’ fragile majority and appeared likely to seize control of the lower chamber next year. Republicans saw gains in several key states, including Florida, where
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (N.Y.), the head of House Democrats’ campaign arm, conceded his race on Wednesday against state Assemblyman Mike Lawler (R), a major blow to the party and a stunning defeat for the man charged with propelling other House Democrats to victory. William F. B. O'Reilly, a spokesperson for Lawler's campaign confirmed in a tweet that Maloney had "just called to graciously concede to @lawler4ny."
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Read MoreThe Hill's Morning Report — Majorities too close to call as Democrats stave off red wave
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