Democrats need 3 House seats, 4 Senate seats
Democrats need to pick up 3 House seats and flip 4 Senate seats to take control of both chambers in the midterm elections.
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100 Days to the Midterms: Democrats Launch Their Agenda
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The 100-day countdown to the November 3rd midterm elections is officially underway, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries used the milestone to launch his party's agenda — 'Fighting for an Affordable America' — at a campaign stop in the battleground state of Pennsylvania [1] — Libby Casey "Less than 100 days to midterms: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries marked the 100-day countdown to the November 3rd midterm elections …" 02:27 . NPR's Mara Liasson laid out the math: Democrats need to pick up 3 House seats and flip 4 Senate seats to take control of both chambers. Their biggest weapon is an incumbent president whose approval rating has fallen below 40%, dragging the entire Republican Party with it [2] — Mara Liasson "Trump approval rating under 40%: Donald Trump's approval rating is under 40%, which NPR's Mara Liasson says hurts Republicans heading into …" 03:30 . Voters are unhappy about the economy, the Iran war, and tariffs, blaming all three for persistently high prices. Democrats also hold an edge in voter enthusiasm and turnout. But it's not a clean path: Republican organizations have significant fundraising advantages, and Trump's unprecedented gerrymandering campaign last year drew new district lines that reduced the number of competitive House seats overall — with the national average gas price at $4.11 per gallon a daily reminder of the stakes for ordinary Americans.
Less than 100 days to midterms
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries marked the 100-day countdown to the November 3rd midterm elections by unveiling a new party agenda called 'Fighting for an Affordable America.'
Democrats' 100-Day Countdown: Fighting for an Affordable America
With fewer than 100 days until the November 3rd midterms, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched 'Fighting for an Affordable America' in Pennsylvania. Democrats need 3 House seats and 4 Senate flips — and Trump's sub-40% approval gives them a real shot.
Trump approval rating under 40%
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