1. Why Aren't Democrats Walking Away With the Midterms?

From New York Times: "Democrats miss Trump's political gifts and the real threat he represents."

2. Democrats Ponder the Unthinkable: What If They Lose?

From The Daily Beast: "Polls suggest the Democrats shouldn't lose in the House, but after 2016 everyone is paranoid."

3. Democrats Are So, So Bad at This

From The Slate: ""Supreme Corp."! "Make America Sick Again"! The party's messaging is an atrocity, and it won't get any better until Pelosi and Schumer are gone."