The House Is Not In Play

Stuart Rothenberg: “Democratic strategists say they are ‘watching’ 50 or 60 races around the country, and they argue, quite reasonably, that Trump’s over-sized role in the election has improved their prospects in a handful of suburban districts that otherwise would not be competitive.”

“But Trump is not at this point the down-ballot disaster that some speculated he would be. National polls show him running only a few points behind Hillary Clinton, though he is doing worse in some states and with college-educated whites. Still, he isn’t Barry Goldwater or George McGovern – at least not now. Voters appear to be making a distinction between Trump and GOP down-ballot nominees.”