Stuart Rothenberg

“He’s a known commodity. But sometimes known commodities are what people are looking for.”

“You can't create a wave. The conditions have to be there.”

“Democrats have a brand problem. They are seen as the party of government, and right now, government isn't popular.”

“A wave is a wave. It can be a Republican wave or a Democratic wave. But it's about the fundamentals.”

“Presidential coattails are not what they used to be.”

“The most important thing to remember about polling is that it's a snapshot, not a prediction.”

“I think people are looking for someone who can solve problems, who isn't a partisan screamer.”

“The electorate is volatile. They are angry. They are frustrated.”

“Incumbency is still a great advantage, but it’s not the firewall it once was.”

“The environment is very, very good for Republicans.”

“Money is important in politics, but it's not everything. You have to have a message.”

“It’s hard to see how either side is going to get to 60. But it’s not hard to see how the GOP could get to 51 or 52.”