U.S.POLITICAL SPIN
Cook moves 18 more House races toward the left
The Cook Political Report shifted eighteen House races leftward, suggesting Democrats are gaining ground ahead of the midterm stretch.
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- The Washington PostCook moves 18 more House races toward the left
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSpeaking of shaky ground, The Washington Post reports Cook moved eighteen more House races toward the left.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoining us from a yacht is publicist Sloane Whitcombe-Ruiz, who spins politics for a living. Sloane, is this good news for anybody?
Sloane Whitcombe-RuizHank, darling, every shift is a comeback. Those eighteen races aren't moving left, they're rebranding.
Sloane Whitcombe-RuizI'm calling it a lifestyle pivot with a strong third act.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe analysts say Democrats are gaining ground heading into the final stretch. Whose comeback is it, exactly?
Sloane Whitcombe-RuizEveryone's! The winners are thriving, the losers are in a reflective era. I once got a client's arrest called a surprise album rollout.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's not a thing. Sloane, the Post is reporting a polling shift. It isn't a rollout.
Sloane Whitcombe-RuizHank, polls are just vibes with a spreadsheet. Also, my yacht just hit something. It's a surprise reef feature. Totally intentional.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe'll have to leave it there, Sloane. Please enjoy your reef feature. Eighteen House races, and one boat, are moving.


