The battle for control of the House of Representatives will not be determined in New York City or Los Angeles, but in places like Orange County, California. With three competitive races within less than 30 miles of each other at their closest points, the area will likely help decide whether Rep. Nancy Pelosi returns as Speaker of the House in 2019, or whether Republicans hold on to the reins of power.
Ground zero in the battle is California’s 48th congressional district, home to Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher. Rohrabacher, a former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan, has served in Congress for nearly 30 years. His libertarian-style conservatism has meshed well with the district since he was first elected. He is a surfer who brags about “making waves in DC,” has fought against higher taxes and bigger spending and, was one of the first Republicans in Washington to champion legalization of marijuana.
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