House Democrats blame losses on polls, message, even Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Their majority shrunk, House Democrats cast blame Thursday on their election message, ground game and leadership under Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s team after expectations for big wins came crashing down by a stark reversal in Trump country. They focused too narrowly on health care, when voters were also worried about the economy. They failed to fight back when Republicans labeled them “socialists” aligned with the party’s most…