Washington Week with The Atlantic

Do Democrats have any hope of holding onto Congress?

The midterm election is just 18 days away and Republicans are feeling confident about their chances of winning control of the House and the Senate. Democrats had been hoping they could hold onto power, but gas prices and inflation are on the rise again and back at top of voter concerns.

Do Democrats have any hope of holding onto Congress?

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