‘Down to the wire’: Steve Scalise predicts House control may be decided today

Americans could be on the verge of knowing the balance of power in the House of Representatives as early as Thursday, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. Following decisive victories for the GOP in the White House and Senate on Election Day, Scalise expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the House.

Speaking with Fox News Digital, Scalise highlighted the close races in California as pivotal in determining the outcome. “Our incumbents are leading the way by small margins, but we anticipated these tight races,” Scalise said. “We also have opportunities to flip seats that are leaning our way. We are closely monitoring all of them, and we hope to have a clearer picture by Thursday.”

The Fox News Decision Desk projected a slight edge for the GOP over Democrats in the House on Wednesday afternoon. Scalise exuded confidence in the Republican Party’s prospects, stating that they are in a “great mood” following Tuesday night’s results. “It appears we’re going to hold the House and flip the Senate,” Scalise said. “This presents a rare opportunity to focus on turning the country around in January.”

Scalise also addressed the ongoing criminal investigations into President-elect Trump, calling for an end to what he perceives as political attacks. He emphasized the need for reform in the justice system to prevent the weaponization of federal agencies against political adversaries. “The public has spoken loudly that they want to end this misuse of government power,” Scalise stated.

Looking ahead to a Republican-led Washington, Scalise outlined the party’s priorities for the first 100 days. These include advancing a conservative agenda to boost the economy, maintain low tax rates, and secure the southern border. He also pledged to use the reconciliation process to push through significant policy reforms with a simple majority in the Senate.

In a show of confidence in the GOP’s victory, Scalise announced his intention to run for majority leader again in a letter to House Republicans. The memo detailed the party’s ambitious goals for the upcoming term and emphasized the need for collaboration with President-elect Trump to enact lasting change.

As the country awaits the final results in the House, Scalise’s leadership and vision for a Republican-controlled government signal a potential shift in policy direction. With the promise of conservative reforms and a focus on national security, Americans may soon have a clearer understanding of the balance of power in Washington.