Republicans have spent the primary season anxiously watching suburban voters, particularly women, peel away because of their disdain for Trump. The president’s party typically suffers big losses in the first midterm election after taking office. Crowley said the wave that led to his own defeat will have long-term benefits for the Democratic Party if it motivates more young people and minorities to vote. Indeed, turnout for Democrats has been high in a series of special elections that preceded the November contest. For now, former President Barack Obama is emerging as the top Democrat making the case for the party this fall.

Source: National Post September 10, 2018 04:30 UTC