Forget the Blue Wave. We may have an Orange Fire headed toward Washington, D.C. this November.
Inside Elections today shifted their race ratings of 30 House contests in the direction of Democrats and just two toward Republicans.
There are now 86 total seats “in play,” of which 76 are currently held by Republicans.
Nathan Gonzales: “This cycle, the wave analogy has been watered down and it’s time for a new metaphor: fire. More specifically, fires. Whether it’s GOP Members in Hillary Clinton districts, extraordinary Democratic challengers and fundraising, competitive open seats, or lazy incumbents, Republicans have dozens of fires around the country, and the party might not have enough resources to put them all out.”
Democrats need to pick up 23 seats in November to regain a majority in the House next January.