The First (and Last?) Debate

The First (and Last?) Debate

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What the Final Polls Tell Us

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten joins Tommy for one last deep dive ahead of Election Day. They break down the rising chance of a Democratic blowout in the House, how much to trust the polls, and what to watch for as results come in on Tuesday night. They also crunch the numb ...  Show more

Trump Puts the Mid in Midterms

Trump campaigns in South Carolina as the polls show Democrat Annie Andrews tied with Senator Darline Graham. Jon and Dan react to the president's incoherent case for the nepo senator, and the White House's "grim" mood heading into the midterms, before discussing the latest batch ...  Show more

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