House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) is bullish that Democrats will secure at least a 10-seat majority in the next session of Congress.
“I think we’re looking at a majority of 10 to 15 [seats], but it could so easily be a lot more,” Clark told Punchbowl News on Wednesday. “The polls are all looking great.”
With just five days until Election Day, Democrats are feeling good about their chances as polling and race projections continue to break their way. Still, polling this cycle has proven tricky, with Republicans arguing gop voters are being undersampled due to low polling participation.
Several House races remain highly competitive, with the Cook Political Report rating 17 contests as toss-ups heading into Election Day.
“We’re going to fight for the next six days for every single vote because nothing is a given,” Clark told the outlet. “We’re just going to make sure that these close races fall our way.”
Still, political winds are blowing in Democrats’ favor, as midterm elections typically favor the party out of power. Republicans also face headwinds from voter concerns over rising costs tied to the Iran war and President Donald Trump’s low approval ratings.
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Clark is gunning for the majority leader spot if Democrats take control of the House, in which she would be the first woman to hold the position. As House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) aims for the speaker’s gavel, Clark dismissed the idea that there would be any votes against him, despite chatter that incoming freshman progressives may try to extract concessions in exchange for their votes.
“When we win on Nov. 3, I am supremely confident Hakeem Jeffries will be the next speaker,” Clark said. “He is the right person for this job at this time.”
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[ H/T Washington Examiner ]
