James Oliphant rather badly wants there to be one, apparently.
Here, as well as in other pockets of America, House Democrats in conservative-leaning districts have dug in, fought back and begun to reverse declining poll numbers and poor favorability ratings, developing what they believe are winning messages in a hostile political environment.
Their cumulative efforts could blunt some of the predicted GOP gains next month, Democrats hope, showing that even a powerful wave can run up against break walls.
The only problem? Well, he has to work with Democrats. Below is a list of every Democratic incumbent that Oliphant mentioned by name in his article, coupled with their RCP average: Continue reading #rsrh The ‘Democratic surge.’