CNN Political Briefing

Next Tuesday is Election Day, where control of the Senate and House are at stake and the economy continues to be the issue at the forefront for voters. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why we might not know which party will win control on Tuesday night. As Democrats try to hold on to their majorities, they are hoping the strong jobs numbers can combat the pain of inflation for voters. Plus, former President Donald Trump hints at a big announcement.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As high-profile Democrats continue their campaign trail stops this week, former President Donald Trump kicks his midterm campaign efforts into high gear this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains which states party leaders are heading to, and what they’re focused on in these final days. Plus, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy says Republicans’ midterm prospects are “exciting.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Americans excited to vote this midterm cycle? Do voters trust election outcomes? What issues do they care more about when deciding who to support? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the results of a new CNN/SSRS poll with six days to go until Election Day.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election Day is a week away, and big names are hitting the campaign trail today for Democrats and Republicans running in key midterm races across the country. CNN Political Director David Chalian sums up who’s going where, and what it says about each party’s closing argument. Plus, Pennsylvania’s Senate candidates release another round of ads with dueling messages.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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