CNN Political Briefing

The final midterm campaign stretch has arrived, and both parties are making their closing arguments before voters. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Republicans are feeling confident, and why some Democrats are adjusting their campaign strategies. Plus, new polls breaks down where critical Senate races are at this point. Spoiler alert: they’re pretty close.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats and Republicans are enlisting their star power on the campaign trail in battleground states with just 11 days to go until Election Day. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where President Joe Biden and his former boss are going, and how Chuck Schumer views the state of play for Democrats in the Senate. Plus, Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney will campaign for a Democrat, while her super PAC targets voters in Arizona.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are the party in power and nerves are settling in over the midterm environment. CNN Political Director David breaks down how campaigns in battleground states like Georgia and Arizona are being shaken up, and why President Biden is in upstate New York today. Plus, we have highlights from New Hampshire’s Senate debate as incumbent Democrat Maggie Hassan tries to hold on to her seat.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The results in Pennsylvania’s Senate race could determine if Democrats keep control of the chamber or not, which is why last night’s debate between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz was so critical. CNN Political Director David Chalian highlights key moments from last night’s debate and analyzes if they’ll make a difference with voters. Another key Senate race is in Arizona, where GOP candidate Blake Masters got some feedback from former President Donald Trump about a debate answer he gave earlier this month.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With two weeks to go until Election Day, Pennsylvania’s Senate race is a critical one – Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz will meet face-to-face in their first and only debate tonight. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares what to watch in tonight’s debate, and how President Joe Biden is helping Democrats financially in the final days. Plus, we break down highlights from last night’s gubernatorial debate in Florida.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just about two weeks to go until Election Day, brand new CNN/SSRS polls break down issues voters in three battleground states care most about, and what candidates they’re supporting in key races. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks these polls down and explains what results could mean for the Senate majority. Plus, data shows over 7 million people have cast their ballots already, as both parties start to deliver closing arguments to voters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Early voting is underway in many states across the US, as political juggernauts do what they can for their parties in this final stretch. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what former Vice President Mike Pence is up to on the campaign trail, and how President Biden is trying to energize younger voters. Plus, we break down how some candidates and county election officials who’ve denied the 2020 election results are baselessly sowing distrust in the upcoming elections.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new ad hit the airwaves in Georgia from incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock’s campaign attacking GOP nominee Herschel Walker's abortion-funding allegations. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the Warnock campaign’s calculus, and why you won’t hear Warnock himself go there. Plus, President Joe Biden is visiting Pennsylvania with the state’s Senate candidate alongside him, and Arizona is dealing with potential voter intimidation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With less than a month until the midterms, votes are being cast and President Biden is using the bully pulpit. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden is trying to reassure voters about the economy this week and fire up the base. Plus, we break down some early voting stats and give an update on Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman’s health.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From debates to the ads hitting the airwaves, you can tell the midterms are right around the corner. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down debate highlights from Ohio, Utah, and Georgia, along with a recent Pennsylvania ad - and what they say about some of those candidates’ strategies. Plus, President Joe Biden makes a policy pitch to voters he hopes will help his party keep the House and Senate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices