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Can Dems take the Senate even without Maine? 0 (0)

To take control of the Senate in this year’s midterm elections, Democrats have to pick up four Senate seats and lose none. If they can’t unseat Susan Collins in Maine, do they still have a path to regaining control? CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten unpacks the polling numbers and prediction markets in races across the country. The Boston Globe’s Jackie Kucinich and CNN chief national affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny also examine the Senate prospects for Democrats. 0:00 Can Dems net 4 Senate seats without Maine? 0:45 What’s the path for Dems to regain Senate control even if Collins wins [See More…]

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Why Dems are in the ‘strongest position in decades’ 0 (0)

Democrats are in a historic position headed toward midterm elections, CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten argues, given enthusiasm, the economy and polling results. Enten unpacks consumer sentiment, polls, and how many people are likely to vote in November. 0:00 Why both Dems and Trump are in a historic position 2:27 “Who you gonna vote for?” Where does the midterm polling stand right now? 3:01 How does GOP redistricting affect the polling? 4:11 Who’s likelier to show up and vote in November? 6:06 Here’s how Trump is in a historic position too 6:51 How Trump is like Nixon in 1974 [See More…]