1. Why was it strange for the Democratic candidate to win in the Pennsylvania district?
Previously, Democrats had a pattern of low-turnout elections.
2. On the chart, what is "Democratic swing"?
Democratic swing is the difference between the special election result and the district's partisan lean.
3. Which special elections so far have had the largest Democratic swing?
Alabama U.S. Senate, Pensylvania 18th, and Kansas 4th
4. How is the generic ballot polling different from the results so far in these special elections?
In the generic congressional ballot, Republicans trail Democrats by only 8 or 9 percentage points, but in special elections, Democrats overperform by 16-17 points.
5. What is the difference in the Republican and Democratic levels of interest in the mid term elections?
Democrats have a higher degree of interest than Republicans by roughly 6%.
6. What steps had Republicans taken to try to defeat Connor Lamb in the Pennsylvania district?
Republicans dumped millions of dollars to hold PA's 18th District but failed.
7. What has happened to President Trump's approval ratings this year?
They have increased by a few points.
8. What do you think that indicates about voters' attitudes towards Republicans?
Voters are warming up to Trump and Trumpism, but that won't matter because Republicans are still in hot water.
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