House Democrats Overplay Their Hand

Published September 16, 2008 4:16pm ET



It looks like the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has succumbed to the pressure of expectations. After months and months of speculation over whether Democrats would gain 15 seats this year or 30, recent polls now suggest their gains may not even be that high. And according to veteran campaign watcher Stu Rothenberg, the DCCC has just made a huge blunder that could further undercut their effort:

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