Why is Karl Rove so optimistic about GOP prospects for the midterms?
Marc Ambinder of Hotline thinks he knows.
Read his entire reasoning at the link above from National Journal, but I'll synopsize them for you here:
1. The national Party has conceded, in effect, 8-10 House seats, but the others are close enough that the fabled GOTV machine can tip them.
2. Internal polls show GOP Senate candidates ahead in VA, TN, and MO, and Burns closing fast in Montana.
3. In about 15 competitive GOP House districts, the Democrats have low or soft favorability ratings.
4. What happens in the final days is more important that what happens before them.
5. More money and a more streamlined operation, with the White House to help.
6. The base, despite fMSM reports/hopes to the contrary, is fired up.
7. He has to be an optimist to keep the troops motivated.
Ambinger explicates each reason more fully at the link above.
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