Axios: There’s No Good News for Democrats Ahead of the Midterms

Guest Post by Matt Vespa

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) raised eyebrows and raised temperatures in August when he declared defeat for Senate Republicans, adding that the odds of retaking the upper chamber were slim due to “candidate quality” issues. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, has been heavily criticized for his hands-off, lackadaisical approach regarding the GOP’s Senate campaign. Whether it’s fair criticism or not, his luxury yacht vacation this summer symbolized the GOP establishment’s blasé attitude toward some crucial races whose candidates were starved of funds. Continue reading “Axios: There’s No Good News for Democrats Ahead of the Midterms”