A handful of members of Congress have made a reputation for themselves by winning on unfavorable terrain, repeatedly navigating some of the toughest districts in the country despite the perpetual churn of running for office every two years. The list of lawmakers who survive tough districts time and time again is small and dwindling as […]

A handful of members of Congress have made a reputation for themselves by winning on unfavorable terrain, repeatedly navigating some of the toughest districts in the country despite the perpetual churn of running for office every two years.
The list of lawmakers who survive tough districts time and time again is small and dwindling as campaigns become more intense and expensive with each passing cycle, though they are often the majority-makers for each party.