A week ago, the GOP was hearing ‘dead man walking’ whispers from everyone, including those on their side of the aisle. The Virginia map, which gave Democrats a 10-1 advantage, passed via referendum. All Democrats had to do was follow history: no party in power rarely gains seats in a midterm election, with the notable recent exception being the 2002 midterms. But then the rule of law stepped in, and now the map looks quite different, dare I say, primed for an upset. 

Like in sports, that’s why you play the games. Last year, no one thought the New York Knicks would beat the Boston Celtics, but they did in six games. No one expected the 1999 Knicks to reach the NBA finals that year—they did it. Anything can happen in the playoffs.........

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