#New PA cong. map increases D chance of winning the House majority by 4%. They only need a 6.8% generic ballot margin now (down from 7.7) to be favored.
Diff. will be closer to 10% in Nov when uncertainty from polls is ⬇️. Redraw is a very big deal.
Diff. will be closer to 10% in Nov when uncertainty from polls is ⬇️. Redraw is a very big deal.
One major reason the new PA map is such a big gain for Democrats is that it solidifies, not just tips, PA districts in Philly burbs. Also creates one additional vulnerable R district. (Easily seen in this map made by @JMilesColeman) 
My forecasting model will have new PA map in the near future. This is not just a simple switch; it’s a coding redesign, restructuring of input, & drawing new geographic files. Takes a while (for me, a student).
In the meantime, just add 3-4% to the model: bit.ly/2018_house
In the meantime, just add 3-4% to the model: bit.ly/2018_house
I will have a blog post explaining the new PA House map (and what it means for 2018) very soon. Until then, you can find all my comments from today in the following two threads:
Now I’m going to eat dinner and go offline. Bye.
Now I’m going to eat dinner and go offline. Bye.
