Is A 'Blue Wave' Coming?

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 3:45pm
Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 4:19pm
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Bre Payton, Kevin Walling
Bre Payton (left) and Kevin Walling.

The combination of President Trump’s low approval ratings and off-year election history indicates this fall’s congressional elections should go very well for Democrats — at least in the U.S. House.

Some pundits believe it’s likely that Democrats will take back the House from the GOP, which currently holds a 241-194 advantage. The Democratic momentum has even sparked the phrase "Blue Wave" to describe just how dramatic the outcome may be.

But how likely is a "Blue Wave?" And what are the key factors that may lead to it?

Joining The Show from Washington are Bre Payton of The Federalist and Democratic strategist Kevin Walling.

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