New polling shows improved numbers for Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in eight states. (Dems still trailed in several, however.)

No, Arkansas wasn’t among those tested.

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Analysis:

The national picture does matter and there’s a real possibility the GOP will end up winning every close race. But the improvement Democrats are seeing is a reminder that candidates matter too and that the party may be able to buck the overall trends in the places where it proves to have a superior candidate.

Yes, you want to believe that elections are about more than dislike of the person in the White House.

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