LIZ PEEK: Five reasons Republicans could defy the polls and shock Democrats on Election Day

Election Day is one week away.Most pundits are ready to declare the midterms over and Democrats the victors.

But hold on: There are several reasons Republicans may outperform the gloomy polls and forecasts making headlines.First, Democrats are unpopular.A recent CNN poll showed Democratic favorability at 35%, considerably below the 38% awarded President Trump in the most recent RealClearPolling average.Second, Republicans are flush with campaign cash that is now flowing into tough races across the country.

Money doesn’t win elections (see: Kamala Harris), but it can help snag undecided voters.That is true especially in contests like the Michigan Senate race, where little-known Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is facing off against Mike Rogers, a veteran and moderate GOP former congressman. Voters are just now discovering allegations about El-Sayed’s possible family ties to the designated terrorist group, the Muslim Brotherhood, causing the polls to tighten.

Fox News recently reported, "El-Sayed has also faced scrutiny over social media posts from his half-sister describing their mother's alleged involvement in Muslim Brotherhood activism in the 1970s.He has denied personal or family ties to the organization and said he was raised by his father and stepmother."ABDUL EL-SAYED'S ALLEGED FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SURFACE AFTER DENYING ANY LINK DURING NBC INTERVIEWThird, President Trump is campaigning vigorously, reminding voters why they elected him.

Given the incessant attacks on the commander in chief by the liberal media, his rallies are essential.Yes, his approval numbers have been weighed down by the Iran war, but his appearances will help drive turnout.Fourth, the far left overwhelmed primaries earlier this year, causing Democrats to put up some controversial candidates, like Senate hopefuls James Talarico in Texas and Troy Jackson in Maine.LIZ PEEK: A BLUE WAVE? THE LIBERAL MEDIA WANTS ONE, BUT VOTERS MIGHT DISAGREEFifth, to quote a recent piece in The E...