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Think it's bad now? Wait until the Senate is controlled by Republicans......![]()
Can you say "lame duck"?
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Is that your official prediction?![]()
I think the GOP will pick up at least 6 seats in the Senate in November.
Only?
At the rate Obama is tripping over Fundamentals of Politics 101, I'd say you're a pessimist.
Another measure of what impact the standings of Obama might have on the midterms is the extent to which voters say their decisions are meant to be a vote for or against the sitting president.
At this point in 2014, 26% of voters see their vote as one against Obama while 16% say their vote is meant to support him.
Obama job ratings higher than Bush, but pale next to Bill Clinton | Pew Research Center