If the Dems take the Senate, what do you want them to do?

Courtesy of UVA's Center for Politics.

I think some Democrats are right to be worried about the prospect of Graham Platner failing to defeat Susan Collins in Maine. But I also think his supporters make a good point: Lots of Mainers may not care about all his baggage. In any case, however, that race may not be as pivotal to the Democratic chances of taking control of the Senate. Some pollsters think there's a path to victory without Platner. That's just how unpopular Donald Trump is.

NEW Crystal Ball Senate Rating Changes

Alaska Leans R to Toss-up
NC Toss-up to Leans D
Ohio Leans R to Toss-up

GOP still favored because they only need one of the four Toss-ups, while Ds need all four pic.twitter.com/pfAdLgW3y2
— Kyle Kondik (@kkondik) June 11, 2026

CNN's Harry Enten put more oomph in his assessment (and he puts too much emphasis on predictions markets but): "Even without Maine, Democrats have a clear path to a Senate majority. Polling shows them tied or slightly ahead in Ohio and Texas. Odds are in their favor in Alaska and North Carolina (big time). The map is wide thanks to Trump's unpopularity."

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Courtesy of CNN.

So the question I want to ask you is this: if the Democrats take the House and the Senate, what do you want to see from them? What immediately springs to mind? Please leave your thoughts in the comments section or send them to me directly by replying to this email.

Think big. Think bold.

What do you want to see?

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