Shutdown Makes 17 House Seats More Winnable For Democrats

Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report indicates that Republicans may have to get used to saying the words “Speaker Pelosi” again.

“Democrats still have a very uphill climb to a majority, and it’s doubtful they can sustain this month’s momentum for another year. But Republicans’ actions have energized Democratic fundraising and recruiting efforts and handed Democrats a potentially effective message,” Cook’s David Wasserman explains. Ten Democratic seats remain “toss ups,” meaning the party would probably need to win at least 20 seats to take back the speaker’s gavel…

Ten Democratic seats remain “toss ups,” meaning the party would probably need to win at least 20 seats to take back the speaker’s gavel.

We suspect that the tractability of this promising dynamic will hinge on the public’s penchant for political amnesia. But one can hope — and it’s an exciting prospect if it comes to pass.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.