This election is “most pivotal,” Fred Barnes writes in the Wall Street Journal.
“The story of this year’s campaign in the dozen or so races that will decide who controls the Senate is uncomplicated. Republicans have a single talking point: Their Democratic opponents are partisan clones of Mr. Obama. Democrats often rely on one response: Pivot to an issue that has nothing to do with the president.
“To win the Senate, Republicans need to gain six seats. Given that key races are in conservative or swing states, they have a good chance of achieving this goal. Republicans have controlled the House since 2010 and could pick up as many as 10 to 12 more seats in the lower chamber.
“Embracing Mr. Obama is not an option for Democrats in either red or toss-up states. He has become the symbol of what’s wrong with Washington. By itself this represents a victory for Republicans. Previously, House Republicans had been held responsible—by the media as well as by Democrats—for the deadlock on Capitol Hill.
“Watching Democrats struggle to escape Mr. Obama’s ideological grip was the most fascinating aspect of the campaign. They have tried everything from identifying with prominent Republicans to openly rejecting Mr. Obama.”
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