Democrats Have Reason for Hope — but How Much?

The midterms are not looking like a total bloodbath for Democrats, like they were a few weeks ago. The GOP still looks like it will do quite nicely, however.

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Aug. 16, 2022 •

“That makes it hard for Republicans, especially in suburban districts,” says Matthew Hennessy, a Democratic consultant based in Connecticut. “The issues around abortion, gun control, inflation and gas prices, those all seem to be breaking Biden’s way, and the Democrats’ way.”

Hennessy concedes that about 45 days ago, Democrats looked like they were heading into a world of hurt. The fundamentals that matter most in elections, such as presidential approval ratings and economic indicators, were all pointing down for the party. Consumer sentiment has ticked up a bit, although it remains well below where it was this time last year.

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