“They were ahead before… Now, they’re ahead by more”

| 4:30 pm EDT August 19, 2024
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Democrats are operating under the power of “the Kamala Harris effect.” Because of the success Harris has achieved so far, Chuck Schumer told Politico that Democrats will take the House, and they stand a good chance of holding onto the Senate. Apparently, the lack of enthusiasm for Joe Biden was trickling down into other races, but that has changed. Senate Democrat incumbents have been ahead in almost every poll except in Montana. As a result, Democrats have changed their strategy.

Schumer told Politico: “They were ahead before… Now, they’re ahead by more.” He said it reminds him of 2022 when Democrats outperformed in the midterms. It’s funny, but literally everyone is on board. A first-time Democratic candidate in California is now having his calls returned by donors. Democrats are so optimistic that they are putting money into “red seats” in Iowa and Wisconsin. Republicans see it as well, and they are worried. In fact, Politico reported that Mike Johnson held a private call with his members, indicating that “some of the numbers are ominous.” It was also reported that Richard Hudson (R-NC), chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, said that “significant polling shifts toward Democrats, who are peaking really at the right time.” Yes, they are, and they are going to blow Republicans out of the water in November. Democrats are on the march toward victory.

Politico also reported that Tim Walz is meeting with multiple down-ballot candidates about setting up joint events. Working together is a great way to ensure multiple wins, and Democrats are all over it. They appear to be getting everything together for the Democratic National Convention, which starts this evening. Some of the announced speakers include former President Barack Obama, whose theme is “A Bold Vision for the Future.” The next night is called “A Fight for Freedom,” and will include former President Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi. Finally, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and, of course, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will speak. This promises to be an exciting, rousing event. Governor Tim Walz will accept his nomination on Wednesday, and Kamala Harris will accept the nomination Thursday, which is dedicated to “For the Future.”

This all sounds very exciting, and it’s preparing us for the new leadership we are working so hard to have in November. If successful, the goal of the convention will show the stark differences between Democratic leadership their plans that focus on people and Donald Trump and his Project 2025 (whether he wants to claim it or not). Harris and Walz have done a phenomenal job of rallying people around the ticket. They took a bus trip to Pennsylvania yesterday and stopped by the local office, which was buzzing with phone calls. They were joined by their spouses, Gwen Walz and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Harris reminded the people that “the real and true measure of the strength of a leader is based on who you lift up,” as opposed to Donald Trump who merely tears everyone down. Walz chimed in: “Let’s leave it all on the field. Let’s get this thing done.” Amen to that.