ABC Democratic Debate: Live Coverage

I think the fact that the Democrats aren’t tearing each other apart is good news for Democrats. I think the longer the Republican race goes on with Donald Trump leading, the further right the Republicans will be on the issues, and that is bad for the eventual GOP nominee. I still think the Republicans are slightly favored in the general because I don’t think Trump will be the nominee. Why do I think that? Obama’s approval rating is still only about 45 percent, and Republicans are leading on the generic ballot.

So, suffice it to say Democrats have had a considerably more congenial nomination process than Republicans so far. How much does this matter for the general election? Based on what you know now, what chance would you give the Democratic nominee of winning the general election?

The debate is over, but we’re going to have one more wrap-up post from Harry Enten with our customary debate grades. So don’t close this tab just yet.