Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   GOP prospects in 2018 Date:   1/31/2018 5:30:29 PM

So all we have been hearing from the govt media is gloom and doom for the GOP in 2018.  And in fact that may happen as there is no doubt the #resistance is energized from their TDS.  A number of changes to the landscape that may impact the results.  First, DNC fundraising has been abysmal.  They lag way behind the GOP and actually owe more than they have cash on hand.  GOP is over $40M to the good.  Second, the generic ballot has wildly favored Dems for the entire year but has now tightened to within the margin of error.  Third, the tax overhaul is becoming more popular and once people see those raises, bonus checks, more in their take home, etc. it will be even more so.  Fourth, Dems don't seem to have anything to offer except their TDS.  Fifth, for the first time ever and despite the biased media coverage, the potential govt shutdown is being blamed on the Dems.  Sixth, the growth in IRA and 401K values has not gone unnoticed...stipulating that a correction between now and November could eliminate this advantage.

As of today my guess is the Democrats will regain control of the House but not the Senate.  They will then waste everyone's time pursuing impeachment which will fail in the Senate and in 2020 they will again be wiped out.  As I said after he was elected, it remains to be seen whether Trump will do to the GOP what Obama did to the Democrat party on a national, state and local level.  That is still a very real possibility........