Signs point to a ‘blue wave’ in November, but it’s a long time until November
Even on the news that the Democrats flipped a House seat in a special election Tuesday, pundits are warning that taking control of the House may not be as easy as it would seem. A roundup of editorials Wednesday takes a look at the issue.
Opinions from the left:
1. Taking back the House will be harder than Dems think
From The Washington Post: While a blue wave of Democratic candidates taking the House looks like a possibility, there are a few factors the left needs to consider.
As the 2018 midterm elections rapidly approach, the Koch brothers are learning to work with the roller-coaster realities of the Trump era: https://t.co/VryGhJRRYF pic.twitter.com/o2Qobm5HUg
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 7, 2018
From USA Today: Money matters in elections, and if the Democrats think enthusiasm will trump the power of the purse they will be sadly mistaken.
Barack Obama met with Eric Holder to review a strategy for the 2018 midterm elections. This year, Obama plans to visit some of the states on the group's high-priority list. https://t.co/LlmpG88E2U
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) February 7, 2018
3. Dems squandering chance for gains in Congress
From the Louisville Courier-Journal: Democrats have handed the GOP a gift when it comes to messaging in the midterm elections. (Hint: Think of Nancy Pelosi saying "crumbs" about a million times).
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