"Nauseously optimistic": Anxious House Democrats brace for midterm Election Day
Democrats will happily tell you how good they feel about retaking the House on Tuesday — just as soon as they stop hyperventilating into a paper bag. Why it matters: They've been burned too many times on Election Day to feel anything more than "nauseously optimistic," as one House Democrat put it to Axios. The polls point to a decisive Democratic victory on Nov. 3, yet fears of a massive polling…
House Democrats are bracing for a tense midterm Election Day, despite feeling "nauseously optimistic" about the potential to retake the House. This cautious optimism is fueled by polls indicating a strong Democratic victory while simultaneously acknowledging the historical tendency of such polls to be inaccurate. Democrats are targeting Republican-held seats, many won by significant margins in 2024, including districts formerly held by President Trump.
However, Republicans are not without their advantages, thanks to redistricting in Southern states and potential spending from Republican donors and super PACs. Despite these challenges, nearly 20 House Democrats expressed confidence in the election outcome, but all acknowledged the need for vigilance and preparedness for potential "drama before, during and after the election."
Written by urgent.news from Axios's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.