This is not hyperbole. The 2018 elections are the biggest elections of our lifetime.

[shockey80]

It is unimaginable to think the republicans would keep control of congress after next years election. Trump will probably still be in office during next years elections. If the democrats cannot at least take back the house we will all be screwed.

If the republicans keep control it would guarantee Trump would not be impeached no matter what mueller does. Republicans will just ignore his findings. It would give republicans a mandate. A mandate that says we can do what ever we want, no matter how awful, no matter how evil and still hold power.

Just thinking about it gives me the chills. As they say in sports. This is a must win situation or its all over. We must win back the house.

[unblock]

1. Still, it will be a challenge as there remain major barriers

Prior to Donnie, it was confident conventional wisdom that democrats didn't have a shot at the house until at least the 2020 census and reapportionment kicked in.

It's telling that Donnie has botched a nearly sure thing for his party.

Still, we're up against gerrymandering, voter suppression, and a media that remains incredibly biased.

I hope we can pull it off, but it will be a hard fight.

[onecaliberal]

2. I agree to a large extent. Which is why we cannot keep fighting 2016 amongst ourselves.

[J_William_Ryan]

3. Actually it is more important for Democrats to gain control of the Senate.

The Senate is where judicial nominees are confirmed – including Supreme Court nominees.

[shockey80]

4. I believe the house is responsible for impeachment.

[NobodyHere]

5. Has there ever been an election that hasn't been the biggest in our lifetime?

[shockey80]

6. This election is different from recent elections.

No doubt about it. All elections are very important, but this one is about the survival of our democracy. It is risk like no other time, except for the civil war. We have a president that worked with our enemy to win the election. This is a major moment in our history.