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How Republicans Can Avoid Blowing Their Lead

The latest polls suggest the Dems are gaining ground as the midterms loom. Don’t believe the hype. Mark McKinnon on why the GOP will win big—if they run scared. Plus, see our election oracle that forecasts the major races.

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Right now the GOP has message, money and momentum. It's going to be pretty hard to screw it up. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)

Well, it was inevitable and predictable. Political physics have kicked in: Some polls are tightening. Democrats, the press and some opinionators are doing cartwheels over headlines suggesting it may not be such a GOP rout in November.

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