Sabato says midterm winds favor Democrats
He says polls may be missing key factors.
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What happened
Election forecaster Larry Sabato discussed key Senate races in Texas, Maine and Michigan on CNN, saying polls may be missing things ahead of the midterms. On NewsNation, he said the political winds are blowing against Republicans and that Democrats are well positioned this fall.
Why it matters
The comments offer a forecast for the midterm elections, with Democrats seen as well positioned.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 10:46 AM ET: Sabato joined a CNN discussion of key Senate races in Texas, Maine and Michigan and what polls may be missing.
- Oct 11, 2:06 PM ET: Sabato said the winds are blowing against Republicans and that Democrats are well positioned this fall.
Coverage
- Election forecaster says ‘winds are blowing against Republicans’ in midterms (NewsNation)
- Poll reality check: Texas, Maine and Michigan (CNN)
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