Salon writer Brian Karem cannot comprehend why, given the Jan. 6 hearings, which he sees as “a bright spot for Democrats,” and the “unconstitutional” Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, the party is still losing the battle for hearts and minds. As he sees it, Democrats should be able to increase their majority in the Senate and even maintain control of the House on these two issues alone.

Add climate change to the mix, and the November midterms should be a layup, he said. After all, “We are dealing with a world literally on fire due to climate change.”