Midterm Outlook: Dem Momentum & Economic Discontent

CNN's Enten projects 52% chance of Dem sweep, comparing to Nixon '74 and Bush '06. New FT/Focaldata poll shows Dems lead on economy by 6 pts, a notable shift. Trump's cost-of-living approval at 24%. Prediction market betting on midterms surpasses 2024 total at $133M. Generic ballot at D+6. These data points reinforce Dem momentum narrative but also highlight economic pain as key driver.