NBC News' "First Read" comes across like the Last Supper:
With the GOP holding a 53-47 advantage right now, Democrats must pick up a net of three Senate seats to win control of the chamber if they win the White House (with the vice president getting to break 50-50 ties).
Assuming [a] Dem wins in Arizona and Colorado — as well as a loss in Alabama — Democrats have to beat Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, plus flip one of Georgia, North
Carolina, Iowa, Kentucky or Texas.
It’s doable. But it’s also daunting.
Then comes the really bad news:
Without control of the U.S. Senate — and with Mitch McConnell in charge — it’s a legitimate question whether a Democratic president in 2021 can get his/her cabinet and court picks confirmed. Let alone pass Medicare for all. Or an ambitious climate plan. Or tax hikes on the wealthy.
And McConnell enjoys nothing more than kicking Democrats in the head. So, be afraid.