From Mother Jones · David Corn · · 1m
Election Day and the battle to come
Democrats hope for victory but face Trump's ongoing assault on democracy.
In brief
Democrats hope for victory but face Trump's ongoing assault on democracy. Democrats may win midterms but must prepare for a political war with Trump. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Election Day mood
Democrats feel nauseously optimistic before midterms.
“Nauseously optimistic”
Polling signals
Early voting and polls suggest democratic wins in house and senate.
Media survey concerns
Pollsters warn of potential sampling errors in final days.
Trump's assault continues
Trump's attack on democracy will not stop regardless of election results.
Democratic challenges
Democrats must prepare for political war with trump if they win house.
Senate hurdles
Senate filibuster rules and trump's veto power challenge democratic gains.
Constitutional crises
Trump may refuse to cooperate with congressional investigations.
Narrative control
Democrats need a story to counter trump's deep state narrative.
Past failures
Democrats missed chance to explain trump's government attack.
The headline
Democrats may win midterms but must prepare for a political war with Trump.
