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Despite heavy odds stacked against them, Democrats are in the huntROLL CALL Stuart Rothenberg Sep 12, 2018
Only about three weeks ago, I reiterated my view that Democrats didnt have a path to a net gain of two Senate seats, which they need for a chamber majority. But a flurry of state and national polls conducted over the past few weeks suggest Democratic prospects have improved noticeably, giving the party a difficult but discernible route for control.
Democrats are at least even money to flip two GOP-held Senate seats in November Arizona and Nevada. Both races are very competitive, but President Donald Trumps problems, the midterm dynamic and the two states fundamentals Trump lost Nevada and barely carried Arizona surely give Democrats a narrow but clear advantage in both states.
Months ago, I acknowledged a long-shot Democratic opportunity in Tennessee, largely because of the reputation of their high-quality nominee, former Gov. Phil Bredesen. But I didnt take Bredesens chances against the Republican nominee, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, seriously given the states partisan bent and Trumps strong showing there two years ago.
Im still skeptical about Bredesens prospects, but recent polls show that the race is for real. I can no longer simply dismiss his chances.
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/surprisingly-senate-now-play
BumRushDaShow
(129,608 posts)That one seems to be flying under the radar while folks look at Beto's excellent run so far in TX and shouldn't be of lesser value than AZ per the article's author.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)We could stop Shitler's and the GOP party reign of terror immediately!
That evil bastard would be the lamest of ducks till his impeachment or massive defeat in 2020, whichever comes first!
I agree about Beto too!
BumRushDaShow
(129,608 posts)We need to once again bring "regular order" back to Congress so that they can fulfill their role of oversight and representing "the people".
But Democrats will also need to perfect dealing with the result - the fact that the GOP only knows how to operate by "going on the attack" ("opposition party" ) versus actually governing (which is why they have sat silent as things fall apart around them while they control all the branches). They can't keep using Pelosi as their excuse when she is not "in charge" of anything.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)When and if the democratic party gains control of the government we need to do things for the people!
Solve the health care crisis once and for all with single payer/Medicare for all!
Cut back on our insane military budget. 15 dollar minimum wage. Cannabis nationwide legalization and take it the hell off schedule 1!
Student loan debt relief. Just a few ideas.....
BumRushDaShow
(129,608 posts)would be NOW! Hold the hearings, do the markups, and then put it out for a vote!
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Let the voters know now what will happen with a democratic Congress!
Johnny2X2X
(19,140 posts)Taking both will guarantee public hearings in both houses of Congress into the massive corruption of the Trump administration. The public would learnt he truth.
haele
(12,682 posts)Just on a final push by the Birchers, Russians, Evilangelicals to push depressing of the vote and encourage Trumpeteers to "stick it to the Libs" by coming out en mass and voting out a Blue Dog as an immoral imperative.
Lose one or two seats, gain two or three seats; we might still muster a thin majority if we can GOTV. Voter depression and apathy will kill this country.
Haele
LandOfHopeAndDreams
(872 posts)To hell with losing any Senate seats. We need a total wave to wipe the repubs out.
But these flimsy Democrats who do things like vote for justices that are anything but Democratic, have to be taught a lesson, so if any Democrats are to lose, I suppose it's better that those who flip their allegiance, will get a message sent their way as well.
Iggo
(47,574 posts)honest.abe
(8,685 posts)Lets do it!
The blue tsunami will sweep away the GOPers!
LandOfHopeAndDreams
(872 posts)It is surprising that people are fed the fuck up with the repubs and Drumpf? Sick of all the crimes, and ignoring and abetting of those crimes by the ENTIRE REPUB PARTY?
The only chance to save this country's future is the 2018 & 2020 elections. Perhaps if they are wiped out, and control is taken from them in both houses of Congress, they will get the message that they are corrupt. I doubt it, but at least we can start to recover from the hole they have dug for us.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)2/3 is not possible, so no impeachment (given the utter corruption of the Russiapublican Party).
But Trump will be under 24/7 investigation from every angle, for the remainder of his ignominious reign.
ProfessorPlum
(11,279 posts)thanks to Ted Cruz's horribleness