Here in San Diego, surf's up, and everyone is marveling at the beautiful red tide that has given our beaches these amazing, bioluminescent, or glow-in-the-dark, waves. Scientifically, the blue waves have become a red tide. What a metaphor. Polls show that Democrats' favorability to voters on a generic ballot has shrunk to a one point lead.  According to Axios, in a piece headlined: Reality check: Anti-Trump midterm wave could be more of a ripple Public support for Democrats is declining, and they may gain seats, but not in anything resembling a much-touted "blue wave."  Axios's cited political consultants say: The Democrats will almost certainly make gains in the House – Cook Political Report predicts Democrats will gain between 25 and 40 seats, enough to win back control of the chamber. But the Senate math is tougher for them.  Cook predicts Democrats will gain as many as...(Read Full Post)