In the latest episode of Discussion Points, Myra and David discuss the latest on the Blue Wave forecast for November. They identify a potential wild card that could short circuit a Blue Wave: the negative brand images of both parties. They give their take on Charlie Cook’s theory of a “Red Undertow” and what this means for Democrats’ winning a mandate for their policies.
Questions addressed in this episode:
1.) What does the latest polling show about a Blue Wave?
2.) What do historical election results indicate about what it takes for a wave election?
3,) What is the wild card that could short circuit a Blue Wave?
4.) What is different about this political environment than 2018?
5.) What do Myra and David think about Charlie Cook’s theory of a Red Undertow?
6.) Will late deciders make the difference in close races?
Watch the full episode on YouTube here.
