House GOP leaders admit redistricting fell short

House GOP leaders are admitting that their plan to redraw district lines for midterm elections didn't pan out as they had hoped, with Tom Emmer acknowledging they won't secure all 13 additional seats they'd targeted. This shift in strategy is a significant setback since Republicans had initially aimed to capitalize on historical trends that typically disadvantage the president's party in midterms. The admission highlights the unpredictable nature of electoral politics and the challenges in executing strategic long-term plans.