New York Times: “Just over a month ago, on the heels of Mr. Biden’s disastrous debate performance, Democrats were despondent, openly fretting about losing the White House and being locked out of power in the House and the Senate. And Mr. Schumer still has real challenges ahead, with his Senate majority hanging by a thread and must-win races looming in Montana and Ohio among others if he hopes to remain in power next year.
Some of those embattled contenders are staying home to campaign rather than hobnob with their fellow Democrats at the United Center in Chicago.”“But there is no doubt that congressional Democrats are feeling the wind at their backs in the Windy City, where the mood is now downright jubilant as the party prepares to formally name Vice President Kamala Harris as its nominee. Polls are showing an essentially tied presidential race and down-ballot Democratic candidates riding a wave of enthusiasm generated by her candidacy. Top House Democrats are again contemplating capturing the majority after the chances for that appeared to be slipping away with Mr. Biden struggling against former President Donald Trump.”