Forecasts of a possible Democratic wave in the midterm elections are drawing attention from the White House, the business community and Republican strategists, according to reporting from The Hill, The New York Times and Politico.
The Hill reported that President Trump's political capital is on the line ahead of the midterms, as a potential blue wave threatens the final two years of his time in office. In its report on Trump's political capital, the outlet said he has held 28 in-person campaign rallies along with a series of tele-rallies. It said he has made stops in Republican strongholds including Ohio, Texas, Iowa and Kansas.
The New York Times reported that business executives and investors are preparing for a Democratic sweep and for its ramifications for policy on data centers, cryptocurrency and other issues. In its article on business preparations, the newspaper credits Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and others.
Politico reported that Republicans are bracing for a midterm wipeout. In its report on GOP preparations, the outlet quoted one GOP operative saying, "This is the worst electoral defeat in my lifetime and likely in history." The article is by Meredith Lee Hill, Andrew Howard and Jessica Piper.
The outlets describe the outlook differently. The Hill described a potential blue wave, while Politico's headline describes the wave as cresting. The available summaries do not include vote projections, and they do not name the GOP operative quoted by Politico.
Sources: The Hill: Forecasts of midterm blue wave put Trump’s legacy on line; The New York Times: Gaming Out the Prospect of a Blue Wave; Politico: The blue wave is cresting: GOP braces for midterm wipeout.