Too Early to Say Democrats Can Take the House

Charlie Cook: “Those who already are saying that the House of Representatives is now ‘in play’ are getting a little ahead of their skis–forgetting a few key factors. At the same time, however, it’s no longer fair to say that there is virtually zero or at most a minimal chance that Republicans will lose their majority. Recent actions and behavior during the shutdown make that an equally risky argument to make. While it is still not likely, a discussion of what specifically would have to happen to make a Democratic majority a reality is in order.”