Democrats are freaking out about 2020 for no good reason

There is still a year before the election. Calm down and stay focused.

President Trump.
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There may come a time when it is appropriate for Democrats to panic about the 2020 presidential election. Now is not that time. There are still many months, and a lot of work to be done, before voters go to the polls.

Still, one might be forgiven for thinking that a layer of flop sweat is already settling over the party.

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Joel Mathis, The Week US

Joel Mathis is a freelance writer who has spent nine years as a syndicated columnist, co-writing the RedBlueAmerica column as the liberal half of a point-counterpoint duo. His work also regularly appears in National Geographic, The Kansas City Star and Heatmap News. His awards include best online commentary at the Online News Association and (twice) at the City and Regional Magazine Association.