About this episode

The episode discusses the historical trend of the president's party losing seats in midterm elections and the implications for the upcoming November elections.

In the 20 midterm elections since 1946, the president’s party has lost seats in the House of Representatives in all but two elections, and this November is not looking like it will be an exception.

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