The Importance of Columbus Day, the Latest Polls, and the Senate Races in Texas and Nebraska

Andy, Tom, and Carl talk about the latest polls and reports that Democrats are “panicked” about their chances in November. They also discuss concerns among Senate Republicans about races in Texas and Nebraska and Carl discusses the history and importance of Columbus Day. Next, Carl talks to Selena Zito about the state of the race in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. And finally, Andy talks to James Peyser, former secretary of education for the state of Massachusetts, about a November referendum to curtail standardized tests in the state’s public schools.