Nate Silver says midterms are a rock and a hard place election.
Background conditions favor Democrats taking both chambers, though a Senate win may require Texas.
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“An Election Day Special With Nate Silver”
Nate Silver says midterms are a rock and a hard place election.
Key points
- Nate Silver calls the midterms a 'rock and a hard place election'.
- He suggests background conditions favor Democrats winning both House and Senate.
- Silver notes achieving such wins would require unlikely outcomes like winning Texas.
- Pollsters acknowledge Democrats favored, but warn against egg on their faces if wrong.
- He discusses polling narratives, prediction markets, and AI impact on polling.
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Background conditions favor Democrats taking both chambers, though a Senate win may require Texas.