Democrats had a rough 2021, and entering 2022, things still look bleak. A president’s party typically loses seats in their first midterm election, and President Biden doesn’t look to be an exception to that rule at the moment, with his approval rating mired in the low 40s.
While the House might all but be lost for Democrats, the Senate figures to be a closer call. Yet with the upper chamber split 50-50, Democrats have absolutely zero margin for error.
If there is one silver lining for Democrats, it’s that the map is favorable to them. CONTINUED
Matt Holt, Josh Kraushaar & Kirk A. Bado, National Journal
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