Trump Is Bigger Factor Than Ever In Midterms. How Did That Happen?

Published: Aug. 29, 2022, 5:17 p.m.

Once given up for dead, Democrats are increasingly optimistic about their chances in November's midterm elections. The race for the House is narrowing, although Republicans are still predicted to win control, while the race for the Senate is a toss-up. Formerly pessimistic Democrats now think November will not be an unmitigated disaster for their party.