HUFFPOST - Harry Enten Spots 1 Issue Uniting Democrats And Republicans: ‘It's Electoral Poison’
The CNN chief data analyst said that “the electoral politics of this are very, very clear” ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The CNN chief data analyst said that “the electoral politics of this are very, very clear” ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Voters right now broadly disapprove of the economy, Trump and, increasingly, Republicans in Congress.
The obstruction from anti-Trump GOP senators is severely threatening Republican chances in the upcoming midterms.
The chief political analyst noted what “two issues are front and center for sure” right now.
Democratic candidates are generally popular, Times/Siena polling finds, but retaking the Senate remains a big challenge.
Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber.
The CNN data chief said one move by Trump this week put a key race in jeopardy for Republicans.
'We could have easily picked up two seats'
Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.
Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show.