Dare We Hope?
Democratic candidates are leading in two critical Senate races in Republican strongholds. The polls reveal that Rep. Krysten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and former Gov. Phil Bredesen are ahead in Arizona and Tennessee, respectively. The Democratic candidates are vying for two Senate seats left open by two retiring Republican Senators — Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee — who have been publicly critical of President Donald Trump.
Sinema tops Rep. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) by 7 points — 50 percent to 43 percent among likely Arizona voters and by a similar 48 percent to 41 percent among registered voters. The slight advantage for Sinema in the race to fill Flake's seat could partly reflect the fact that a majority of Arizona voters disapprove of the way Trump is handling his job as president, according to the poll. Sinema also leads McSally in positive favorability, although both candidates are viewed more favorably than unfavorably.
If Kavanaugh is not confirmed and the Democrats win the Senate I hope there is a chance that the Democrats can slow-walk the next nominee until a new Congress is sworn in. This will assure a moderate Republican nominee whose views are more in line with those of retired Justice Anthony Kennedy and who can be a swing vote on some decisions the way he was.
If the Democrats win the Senate we can we cry crocodile tears as Mitch McConnell hands the giant gavel over to Chuck Schumer.
We can also say adios to these high profile committee chairs and in most cases welcome the current ranking members: