We can start with NY 26, a heavily Republican district where a Democrat won. She basically ran on one thing - the Republicans are cutting Medicare to give oil companies and rich people tax breaks. Have you been paying any attention to anything the Democrats have been saying from day to day? That the Republicans are cutting Medicare to give oil companies and rich people tax breaks. Reid says it every day.
Don't tell me it's all because of the 3rd party candidate. If you assume the Republican would have gotten all his votes, she would have gotten a slim win with 52%. In 2010 the Republican got 68%. Remember this isn't a swing district it's heavily Republican. From 68% to 52% is a huge swing. What do you think is going to happen in all those swing districts Republicans won in 2010?
It's astounding to me how many Republicans are going on as if that NY race never took place and ignore the Democrats' attacks. 2010 is ancient history but everyone is still looking backward to that.
Pat Caddell is predicting Obama wins and Dems retake the House next year and he's a pretty seasoned pollster and political analyst.
Pat ( does this goutee my my tangled eyes look better ) Caddel is your “go to guy” ?
I rest my case