(CNN) President Donald Trump is, according to President Donald Trump, a counter-puncher by nature.

And so, when Democrats -- and non-partisan political analysts -- suggest that all signs point to a blue wave in the 2018 midterm elections in 56 days time, Trump has a ready retort: "Red Wave."

"A Blue Wave means Crime and Open Borders. A Red Wave means Safety and Strength!" Trump tweeted on August 21.

He went with the simple "RED WAVE" in a tweet on August 8. And following the California primary in early June, Trump tweeted this : "Great night for Republicans! Congratulations to John Cox on a really big number in California. He can win. Even Fake News CNN said the Trump impact was really big, much bigger than they ever thought possible. So much for the big Blue Wave, it may be a big Red Wave. Working hard!"

As Trump's 2016 election victory proved, anything is possible in campaigns. But history suggests that the idea of a red wave -- given everything we know about this election cycle so far -- is incredibly far-fetched.

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