The Democratic Base Has Awakened

Amy Walter: “In order to succeed in a midterm election, one that historically benefits the party out of power, the White House party needs to be able to do two things:

1. Energize their base
2. Convince independent/swing voters that supporting the change candidate is a bigger risk than sticking with the status quo.

“Thanks to SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade, the flurry of legislative success, and the continued presence of the polarizing former president in the news, the Democratic base has been awakened. It remains to be seen if independent voters, who polls show are down on Biden, but more supportive of Democratic senate candidates, will stick with the in-party this fall.”