Tonight that prediction is stronger than ever, 30 to 40 seats the democrats will pick up in the house of representatives. Its four weeks exactly before the fall midterm election. And thats what the democrats are headed for, 30 to 40 seats. Politicos latest ratings suggest the republicans in the house is crumbling now. There are now 209 seats either firmly or leaning in the democratic column. Just nine shy of the 218 the party needs to wrest away control of the chamber. President trump and Republican Leaders have bragged the nomination battle over Justice Brett kavanaugh has revved up their voters. Heres President Trump at the white house today trying to make that point. How do you keep your base energized now that you have the big kavanaugh victory . I would say that just by winning. I can tell you the energy on the republican side i dont think its ever been greater. When it comes to which party voters want to take control of the house, a new cnn poll found its democrats that hold the