Dems took back the House of Rep in 2006!!! Not ancient history

[blake2012]

And they kept it in 2008. Don’t let negative grousers like Charles Pierce tell you otherwise.

Don’t take it for granted. Vote, help others vote, register people to vote...but this is not a high hurdle

[DemocratSinceBirth]

1. I'm more sanguine than Mr. Pierce.

The betting markets sure think we will take back the House:

https://www.predictit.org/Market/2704/Which-party-will-control-the-House-after-2018-midterms

[blake2012]

3. Yes. Anything can change dynamicsbut today

It looks like even people who might have voted for Trump, Stein, or otherwise will peel off and vote for someone other than Republican if for no other reason than to be a check on Trump’s actions.

Add to that the high motivation and excitement of Dems to get out the vote, high number of GOP incumbents leaving, and early evidence from special elections—-very high probability we take back the House.

I put probability of that above Dems taking back Senate.

[DFW]

2. I still wish we had Howard back as DNC Chair

It was his inspiration that started the whole momentum rolling our way--and it was his departure that signaled the beginning of it rolling back against us.

His schedule is just as insane as ever, and Judy would veto it even if he did have the time, but talk about the right man at the right time! 2006 WAS the right time. Now is once AGAIN the right time!

[blake2012]

4. His spirit is still there. More Dems running in more districts than ever

So many preciously unopposed GOP fading challengers in every state at all levels of government. This is boding well.