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Here’s What’s Going On with the Tightening Generic Ballot

May 25, 2018 · 10:04 am ET · Leave a Comment

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At the start of the year, Democrats led in the congressional generic ballot polling average by double digits. However, that gap has narrowed to about five points in recent weeks, according to FiveThirtyEight.

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