In public, Democratic members say they are entirely focused on the midterms, and many get superstitious talking about anything beyond November. Top Democrats argue Pelosi would be uniquely experienced again as the next speaker, someone who has led a Democratic House before under a Republican president (George W. Bush). "She never lost a (major) vote on the floor," Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia told CNN. "Leader Pelosi has always enjoyed the overwhelming support of House Democrats, and that will continue into the majority she's so focused on winning," said Drew Hammill, Pelosi's spokesman. Democrats loseWhile generic polls currently indicate Democrats have the advantage in winning control of the House, lawmakers are trying not to count their chickens before they hatch.

Source: CNN September 17, 2018 10:07 UTC