The Senate wrapped up its work late Wednesday night, and lawmakers in both chambers won’t be back until after midterm voters pass judgment.
And Chuck Schumer is growing increasingly confident they’ll hand the Senate to Democrats.
“Here’s how I’d sum up the election: Can enormous amounts of Republican money beat a Democratic enormous advantage in much better candidates and a much better political climate?” the minority leader said in an interview in his office Wednesday.
“I think we win,” he added.
Schumer’s optimism — saying Democrats have the “wind in their sails” — reflects his members’ growing bullishness as they head home for a final sprint to convince voters to...
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