Two articles on the Democratic Wave

First, Chris Cilizza, the WaPo's Politics blogger.

So is now the time to conclude that a Democratic wave is building that will sweep Republicans out of a House majority in November?

The answer, according to Charlie Cook and Stu Rothenberg, is a guarded yes.

"If you take an average of the last three or four polls, because any one can be an outlier in either direction, you can determine which way the wind is blowing, and whether the wind speed is small, medium, large or extra-large," said Cook. "The last three generics that I have seen have been in the 18 or 19 point range, which is on the high side of extra large. That suggests the probability of large Democratic gains."

Second, and I think more tellingly, the WaPo is reporting that "Washington lobbying firms, trade associations and corporate offices are moving to hire more well-connected Democrats."

Again, still a long, long way away, but you'd far rather have the wind at your back than not.

Later: As an addition to the political tea leaf reading, Reality Based Educator pointed towards today's Broder editorial in the comments. I'm not a huge editorial fan, but Broder, more than anyone else, reflects the conventional wisdom.