Scalise sets GOP House target at 225, concedes 235 out of reach

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise publicly sets a GOP high-water mark of 225 seats in the upcoming midterms, implicitly conceding that a larger majority is unattainable. The admission reflects internal Republican concerns about voter enthusiasm and the need to frame the election as a contrast with Democrats. This signals a defensive posture and potential narrowing of the GOP's expected gains.