If Democrats Are Doing so Great, Why Don’t They Have a Bigger Lead on Generic Ballot?

Every day, it seems, another warning light goes off on the GOP’s dashboard, a blinking reminder of their ensuing troubles for 2018. There are a record number of GOP retirements — including that of House Speaker Ryan. Democratic challengers are outraising GOP incumbents. And, of course, there’s the most recent under-performance of a GOP candidate in Arizona’s 8th district special election.

But, If a so-called “blue wave” is about to hit in 2018, why isn’t the generic ballot showing a bigger margin for Democrats? CONT.

Amy Walter, Cook Political Report

Recent polls: Generic congressional ballot