AdvertisementPoll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge EvaporatesOctober 03, 2018Domenico MontanarofacebookEmailDemocrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, have been hopeful about making big gains in the midterm elections, but a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows Republican enthusiasm surging. (Getty Images)