MUST SEE: CNN Admits Dems Are Cooked In Midterms -- Republicans Could Gain 7-17 House Seats!

* CNN’s Harry Enten warned that Democrats face a **tough outlook for the 2026 midterms**, citing weak approval ratings and minimal polling momentum.

* Democrats had hoped for another **“Blue Wave”** like 2018, but current polling doesn’t indicate the same surge.

* In both April 2017 and April 2025, Democrats held a **3-point lead** on the generic congressional ballot — but unlike in 2017, that lead **hasn’t grown**.

* By October 2017, Democrats had expanded their advantage to **8 points**, signaling strong momentum that year; no such gain is happening now.

* Enten said Democrats have **“fallen off the pace”** compared to 2017 and questioned whether a small +3 margin would be enough to hold the House.

* **Redistricting** favors Republicans, as they control more states where new maps could yield additional GOP seats.

* Democratic states like **Maryland, Illinois, and Massachusetts** already have little room for further gains, limiting their potential.

* Enten estimated that, even if both parties maximize their maps, Republicans could gain **around seven House seats** purely from redistricting.

* The **Supreme Court’s current case** involving the **Voting Rights Act** could further benefit Republicans by striking down districts drawn on racial lines.

* If that happens, Enten projected **Republican gains could grow by 10–17 additional seats**, especially in southern states.

* Overall, the data suggests **Republicans are positioned for net House gains** in 2026 unless Democrats see a major late-cycle polling surge.