Six 2012 House losers to watch in 2014

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If at first you don't succeed, there's always 2014. That's what some defeated House candidates from 2012 are hoping, at least.

If at first you don't succeed, there's always 2014. [WATCH VIDEO]

That's what some defeated House candidates from 2012 are hoping, at least.

Several failed candidates who ran strong campaigns, but fell just short, last year are back for a rematch this election cycle.

Whether they can use lessons learned in their losing campaign to change next year's results will go a long way in determining which party gains seats in the House.

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Back for a rematch

Here's a look at six returning challengers:

Businessman David Rouzer ®

Rouzer came within 700 votes of defeating Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) in 2012, marking the closest House race in the country last election. He has already announced he’ll challenge the longtime Blue Dog Democrat once again next year.

Rouzer’s first campaign was hampered by a nasty, expensive and late primary against a Tea Party candidate who’d been the GOP nominee in 2010.