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Democrats Have A Long Road To November

Seven months out, the structural situation does not look good

Apr 08, 2026
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On Monday morning, Harry Enten and John Berman informed the CNN audience that Democrats have the lowest generic ballot lead of any comparable midterm election in the 21st century. Over two decades, the pendulum-swing effect of a polarizing Republican presidency has diminished by half. As Enten explained, this means Democrats might be able to win a narro…

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