Chapter
Underestimating the Impact of Core Issues in the Midterm Election
06:00 - 12:00 (05:59)
Core issues like abortion remained motivating factors for Democrats and the underestimation of Democratic strength on these core issues, and the damage done by Donald Trump to the Republican Party were contributing factors to the Republican's disappointing midterm results. The impact of these factors was not only seen in the House but also in statewide races for US Senate and governor's races.
Clips
Republican predictions of a wave in the midterm election fell short as Democrats won in key battlegrounds, showing that mild repudiations galvanized Democratic voters and encouraged swing or moderate voters to swing blue.
06:00 - 07:19 (01:18)
Summary
Republican predictions of a wave in the midterm election fell short as Democrats won in key battlegrounds, showing that mild repudiations galvanized Democratic voters and encouraged swing or moderate voters to swing blue.
ChapterUnderestimating the Impact of Core Issues in the Midterm Election
EpisodeThe Midterms
PodcastThe Run-Up
Democratic strength on core issues like abortion and the damage done to the Republican Party by Donald Trump were underestimated leading up to the midterm elections, leading to a disappointing outcome for the Republicans in the House.
07:19 - 12:00 (04:40)
Summary
Democratic strength on core issues like abortion and the damage done to the Republican Party by Donald Trump were underestimated leading up to the midterm elections, leading to a disappointing outcome for the Republicans in the House.