Countdown to Midterms: Power Shifts and Key Issues

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges facing Donald Trump in the midterms, the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on voting rights, and features an interview with Michigan candidate Mallory McMorrow.

Manu Raju and panelists examine a tough midterm landscape for Donald Trump amid low approval ratings and Democratic polling advantages, while unpacking a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act and its expected long-term impact on redistricting and polarization. They also discuss how abortion and health care could shape races again, shifts in a key Maine Senate contest after Janet Mills steps aside, and interview Michigan candidate Mallory McMorrow on campaign controversies. The show also covers California’s open governor primary and debate over funding a proposed White House ballroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Manu Raju

Guest: Mallory McMorrow

Topics covered

• midterm elections
• voting rights
• redistricting
• abortion
• health care
• political controversies

Keywords

• midterms
• Donald Trump
• Voting Rights Act
• redistricting
• abortion
• health care
• Maine Senate
• California governor primary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supreme Court, Voting Rights Act

Places: California, Maine, Michigan

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