I think they are scared based on private GOP polling, and they are trying to scare the angry base that is threatening to stay away. It's a game of chicken they play. "Sure we suck, but will you really be happy with Dems in our place?"
No I really wouldn't be ahppy with the Dems in power.
The old ''we suck less'' campaign slogan!
The Democrats tried it in 1994 too. These guys are idiots. They want to be the majority party. They run like conservatives and rule like liberals.
Oh well, right?
No, I won't be happy with Dems in control again. But I WILL be happy telling the GOP they ignored us and the conservative causes that put them in office and paid the price.