ARE DEMOCRATS DOOMED? In the last few days, there has been some buzz among Democrats that maybe, after all the talk about being headed toward defeat in this year's midterm elections, they might not be in such bad shape after all. For four reasons: One, redistricting has gone better than expected in some important states. Two, job creation has been robust. Three, COVID cases are falling. And four, Republicans might blow themselves up. Longtime Democratic pollster and strategist Stanley Greenberg told Politico that while he is "not very optimistic" about his party's chances of keeping control of the House, he could still put together a victory scenario: "I see the strength of the economy and worker leverage coming to matter late," Greenberg said. "Prices are supposed to edge down. Democrats will pass Build Back Better in some form and government funding that shows a lot of visible benefit for families — all opposed by Republicans. The tax on corporations and Republicans fighting them is a huge potential motivator...........
