The polls are once again delivering feel-good boosts to Democrats: Joe Biden beats President Trump by 10, 11 or 12 points nationally, depending on the day. His edge in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin averages eight. Propeller-heads promise better than 4 in 5 odds of a new president next year.
But then the partisans remember they have been here before, four years ago this week. The conflicting emotions can be overwhelming. …
Democrats went to the polls last time certain they would elect the first woman ever to become president, and got punched in the face with a Trump upset. This time they feel the punch coming from a thousand miles away. The worry is visceral and widespread, unassuaged by Biden’s lead in the polls. CONT.
Michael Scherer & Scott Clement, Washington Post
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