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After Democrats' surge in political momentum over the summer, signs indicate the midterm environment is tilting back in the GOP's direction.
Why it matters: Republicans aren't likely to ride a historic red wave to power. But they're well-positioned to comfortably win back the House, and are on surer footing than just weeks ago to net the one seat necessary to capture a narrow Senate majority.
What we're watching: Inflation isn't slowing down, according to this month's Consumer Price Index. Biden's celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act occurred on a day when the stock market plunged over 1,200 points, prompting ridicule from Republicans who see inflation as their top campaign issue.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is opposed by many Democrats, especially those in swing states and districts. The president didn't even mention it in his Philadelphia speech this month touting his accom
plishments. A New York Times/Siena poll released Friday showed 49% of respondents favor the cancellation of up to $20,000 in student debt.
Republicans hold momentum in several key Senate races, most notably in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia. GOP nominee in Pennsylvania Mehmet Oz is pressuring John Fetterman to debate (the Democrat agreed to one on Oct. 25) amid questions about Fetterman's health. Republicans are portraying Democrats as soft on crime in all these races, forcing challengers on the defensive.
By the numbers: RealClearPolitics polling averages in Georgia and Nevada now show the Democratic senators tied or trailing their GOP challengers. That's a precarious position for any incumbent to be in at this point......
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/18/democrats-midterm-reality-check
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This from AXIOS . No friend of conservatives. Looks like the Democrats are losing ground now. This is going to be interesting.
Why it matters: Republicans aren't likely to ride a historic red wave to power. But they're well-positioned to comfortably win back the House, and are on surer footing than just weeks ago to net the one seat necessary to capture a narrow Senate majority.
What we're watching: Inflation isn't slowing down, according to this month's Consumer Price Index. Biden's celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act occurred on a day when the stock market plunged over 1,200 points, prompting ridicule from Republicans who see inflation as their top campaign issue.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is opposed by many Democrats, especially those in swing states and districts. The president didn't even mention it in his Philadelphia speech this month touting his accom
plishments. A New York Times/Siena poll released Friday showed 49% of respondents favor the cancellation of up to $20,000 in student debt.
Republicans hold momentum in several key Senate races, most notably in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia. GOP nominee in Pennsylvania Mehmet Oz is pressuring John Fetterman to debate (the Democrat agreed to one on Oct. 25) amid questions about Fetterman's health. Republicans are portraying Democrats as soft on crime in all these races, forcing challengers on the defensive.
By the numbers: RealClearPolitics polling averages in Georgia and Nevada now show the Democratic senators tied or trailing their GOP challengers. That's a precarious position for any incumbent to be in at this point......
https://www.axios.com/2022/09/18/democrats-midterm-reality-check
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This from AXIOS . No friend of conservatives. Looks like the Democrats are losing ground now. This is going to be interesting.
