Democrats exploit GOP ethics woes in battle for the House

Some longtime Republicans are dogged by ethical questions, and Democrats believe their seats are now within reach.

• ELENA SCHNEIDER and AUSTIN WRIGHT
• Politico

Duncan Hunter’s Southern California district isn’t normally a serious target for Democrats.

But a criminal investigation into allegations of campaign funds for personal use — including flying his pet rabbit across the country — isn’t exactly normal either.

Hunter is one of a handful of House Republicans in ethical hot water that could put their typically safe seats at risk.

And the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is planning to exploit their troubles in 2018 in the hopes of notching long-shot victories that could be the difference between winning the House or falling just short.

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