[Ronin]

My cynicism is in full bore now. I think they are purposely inflating the chances of Republican victories so they can claim later that “Hey, it wasn't as bad as we expected”.

This will then allow them to argue that the Republican win was not a “mandate” and that they need to make nice to Obambi and be sweet “bipartisans”.

[NoExpectations]

I’m on the same page as you. Never underestimate the fact that these people are scheming liars 24/7.

[Sam's Army]

"I think they are purposely inflating the chances of Republican victories so they can claim later that “Hey, it wasn't as bad as we expected”."

Agreed. But I think they will also act like it was a victory for them even in the case of a Jerry Brown win or COD loss, moving the goalposts.

[clintonh8r]

Same here.

[Luke21]

I don't get that feeling. If they really wanted to lull us to sleep, all the press would be talking about us taking the senate. Right now, the buzz is still prevalent that we win 40-60 in the house and that the senate is still in play for the Dems.

A Democrat friend of mine said last week, “60 seats and keeping the senate will be a good night for us.” That is a widespread feeling among Democrats that aren't insane and that you can have a conversation with. The accompanying thought is also, “Maybe I can keep my Democrat congressman or senator.” That is also why the press reports the trend, but is slow to count individual candidates out.

The press are Democrats. They think like Democrats. There is no conspiracy here. They are despondent.

[kennedy]

I think they are purposely inflating the chances of Republican victories so they can claim later that “Hey, it wasn't as bad as we expected”.

Ding. Ding. Ding! We have a winner.