Democrats Warn Early Victory Talk Could Turn Voters Complacent

Democrats warn early victory talk could turn voters complacent

Democrats are almost giddy a month before the Nov. 3 elections as polls and prediction markets capture them being on the precipice of controlling Congress, but some are warning the party to pump the brakes, as a premature victory lap could depress turnout in key races and limit victories. With four weeks until the midterm […]

With 4 Weeks to Go, Dems Are in the Driver’s Seat

In the Stretch Run … With voting coming to a close four weeks from tomorrow, Morning Memo will be shifting its focus to the midterms, with dual track coverage of the horse race and the outsized expectations for Democrats as an opposition party, if they win. Setting Expectations Usually at this point in the election cycle, expectations management is focused on not being so confident that it dampens your voters’ sense of urgency to get to the poll…

Over-Confident Democrats May Be Headed for a Blue Wave Flop in November

Confidence is exploding among Democratic strategists and leaders — encouraged by “the blue wave is coming” analyses in mainstream media — that their party