The prospect of a Democratic Senate has become familiar enough over the last couple of weeks that it’s easy to miss how astonishing it would be.Democrats need to gain four seats to take control. Maine and North Carolina offer plausible pickups.Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Elections and Ballot Access NewsThe Trial Balloon podcastSee membership plansAlready a member? Sign in