it gets very complicated to say we need x% more turnout in this district and y% turnout in that district and so on and so on.

But to use a single national figure and just say how many seats do we win if turnout is up x% across the nation, that gives a good understanding of how realistic various results are or how hard we have to work to get there. Even if, yes, the turnout in safe or hopeless districts doesn't matter.

Additionally, it gives some insight into the effect of things that may affect turnout on a national scale, such as a major scandal or announcement affecting the whole country.

Whether it's NY or Calif. we should ask for EVERYONE to vote.

2016 should've taught us all that lesson.

Trying to just target individual races is why the Democrats fell behind so much in the past 8 years. We need to grab every seat we can. Incumbancy has advantages if we want to hold onto the seats. It also brings in new people into the process. I can't believe anyone would suggest that anyone shouldn't vote today. There may be seats that aren't as high profile that we may be able to pickup.