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Does the left realize the election issues it needs to overcome?

FILE - In this March 2, 2018, file photo, signs mark a polling site as early voting begins, in San Antonio. Democrats in Texas are early voting in bigger numbers ahead of the nation's first primary elections of the 2018 midterms. Turnout figures released Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, shows more Democrats casting ballots than Republicans since early voting began this week in the nation's biggest conservative state. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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Credit: Eric Gay

FILE - In this March 2, 2018, file photo, signs mark a polling site as early voting begins, in San Antonio. Democrats in Texas are early voting in bigger numbers ahead of the nation's first primary elections of the 2018 midterms. Turnout figures released Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, shows more Democrats casting ballots than Republicans since early voting began this week in the nation's biggest conservative state. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
By Bria Felicien
April 23, 2018

1. Dems Are Set to Win Big. Here's How They Could Blow It

From The Daily Beast: "This election will either legitimize Trump's rule or upend it. There's no time or money to waste on divisive primaries or contests far removed from competitive House seats."

2. Republicans And Democrats Should Be Worried About 2020

From Five Thirty Eight: "A new projection of the voting population shows demographic problems for Republicans and Electoral College problems for Democrats."

3. Opinion: Democrats, be wary of overconfidence - Opinion

From Burlington County Times: "There are, though, signs that Democrats are leaning too far over their skis and may want to delay booking hotel ballrooms for victory celebrations."

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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