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Could polls be underestimating Democratic gains?

October 21, 2018 By jamesb

Nate Silver over at FiveThirtyEight  floats the idea that the YUGE fundraising that Democrats have done going into the upcoming midterms could just add up to the bigger number of gains forecasters are estimating.... The fundraising numbers are so good for Democrats — and so … [Read more...] about Could polls be underestimating Democratic gains?

Filed Under: Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2018 Midterm vote, Democrats, Fundraising, Nate Silver, Projections /Forecasts

Nancy Pelosi will take the Speaker job….But for how long?

October 19, 2018 By jamesb

It seems that she has let it be known that she 's ok with people talking about a Democratic successor  after she spends a while in the job.... “Democrats have yet to win a House majority and Nancy Pelosi’s return as speaker is by no means certain, but already she has one eye … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi will take the Speaker job….But for how long?

Filed Under: Government, Politics Tagged With: Congress, Democrats, Nancy pelosi, Politics, US House Speaker

Early Voting Is Unusually High…

October 17, 2018 By jamesb

This IS GOOD news for Democrats.... Elect Project is tracking early voting in the 2018 midterm elections. Michael McDonald: “The levels of engagement are just bonkers in some some states. If this keeps up, we’ll have turnout higher than the 2016 presidential election. That … [Read more...] about Early Voting Is Unusually High…

Filed Under: Government, Politics Tagged With: 2018 Midterms, Democrats, Early voting, Politics

FiveThirtyEight on will the Midterms effect who Dem’s pick in 2020?

October 17, 2018 By jamesb

Joe Biden IS the frontrunner right now.... While there are a LOT of people looking to run? Biden remains the guy who can pull the votes from the middle of the party, which is the sweet spot..... The outcome of the midterms actually should have little effect on if Biden … [Read more...] about FiveThirtyEight on will the Midterms effect who Dem’s pick in 2020?

Filed Under: Entertainment, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2020 Dem Presidential nominee, Democrats, FiveThirtyEight, Forecasts/predictions, Joe Biden, Nate Silver, Politics

Some Democrats want to see MORE Barack Obama for the midterms….

October 16, 2018 By jamesb

Hmmmm? With Democrats looking to secure their thought of capture of the US House and a possible US Senate possible majority seemingly slipping away there are some Democrats that would like to see a more visible Barack Obama on stage.... While ex-President's tend to shun the … [Read more...] about Some Democrats want to see MORE Barack Obama for the midterms….

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: 2018 Midterm elections, Barack Obama, Democrats, Politics

To close for the House Democrats go to the suburbs and larger states…

October 16, 2018 By jamesb

It has come down to those above listed area's for Democrats as they move to cement in victories on November 6 to get a majority in the House.... The Democratic Party’s chances of recapturing the House of Representatives are increasingly centered on a relatively small number of … [Read more...] about To close for the House Democrats go to the suburbs and larger states…

Filed Under: Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2018 House Elections, 2018 Midterm elections, Democrats, House majority, Large States, Politics, Suburbs

The Midterms Gains/Losses WILL be about turnout….

October 15, 2018 By jamesb

CBS News does a few computer runs based on low turnout (Usually) and high turnout.... As expected? The Higher the turnout? The Better Democrats do.... Democrats' position in the contest for the House of Representatives is the best it's been since June, but they remain … [Read more...] about The Midterms Gains/Losses WILL be about turnout….

Filed Under: Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2018 Midterm elections, Democrats, Politics, Polling, Republicans, US House, US Senate, Voter turnout

Donald Trump is ready to ‘dance’ with Democrats…..

October 15, 2018 By jamesb

He's gonna have to.... With it increasing evident that Speaker of the House WILL BE Nancy Pelosi and that NO legislation will possible without her support? Donald Trump has ALREADY begun to turn his back somewhat on those very conservative supporters he co-oped over the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is ready to ‘dance’ with Democrats…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics Tagged With: 2019/2020 Congress, Chuck Schumer, conservatives, Democrats, Donald Trump, Nancy pelosi, Politics

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