A week after House Republicans met to start off the new session, House Democrats did the same. President Obama spoke to the group to attempt to rally them as the election season heats up. His ability to rally them in the past has been considered suspect.
Some stories regarding the meeting:
- Obama rallies House Democrats at retreat.
- House Democrats Huddle With Biden and Obama Today.
- President, Buoyed by Rising Numbers, Seeks to Rally Democrats.
The feeling seems to be that improving economic numbers combined with questions about either of his potential rivals make re-election (never a guarantee) more likely, and that an enthusiastic base would be more likely to make that happen. House Democrats are toying with the possibility that they may be able to take back the House this year, though other caution that redistricting and restrictions on voting may make this more difficult.
