[rebuildus]

The author wrote “death nail” instead of the proper “death knell.” He leaves himself open to criticism even if his premise has merit.

What are you referring to? There's no mention of death nail or death knell in the article.

[ought-six]

Ninth paragraph:

“Consider what the Left’s reaction would be should Democrats fail to take the House, or even lose ground in the elections? It would pretty much be the death nail for them stopping the President’s agenda. Then what?”