These Democrats shouldn’t have a shot at winning-but they do

Key Points:

• Iowa, traditionally a Republican stronghold, is showing signs of becoming competitive as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand leads Republican Randy Feenstra by double digits in recent polls, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with Trump-era policies and local economic struggles.
• Alaska, another red state, sees Democrat Tom Begich gaining ground in the gubernatorial race, with polls indicating he could win despite the state's historical Republican dominance, partly aided by his well-known political family background.
• In Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is polling ahead of Republican contenders for governor, signaling a potential shift in state executive leadership despite the state's long history of Republican control at the state level.
• Other red states like Ohio and Florida show closer-than-expected gubernatorial races, with Democratic candidates narrowing the gap against Republicans, suggesting broader challenges for GOP incumbents amid national political and economic issues.
• Public opinion polls reveal low approval for Trump-themed U.S. passports and mixed feelings about Spirit Airlines, while a recent poll humorously gauged public perception of a hypothetical fight between Trump and an 8-year-old boy, highlighting ongoing cultural and political divides.