What makes these midterms so pivotal?

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PublishedSep 15 at 09:30 PM

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What makes these midterms so pivotal?

play videoVideo Duration 47 minutes 16 seconds play-arrow47:16Read moreAl Jazeera’s Josh Rushing talks with United States journalists Krysta

play videoVideo Duration 47 minutes 16 seconds play-arrow47:16Read moreAl Jazeera’s Josh Rushing talks with United States journalists Krystal Ball and Jude Russo about why the 2026 congressional midterms matter and what’s driving the political conversation.

They look at the big issues shaping voters’s views, from the economy and foreign policy to immigration, AI and the changing media landscape.

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Along the way, they explore the growing divides within both major parties and what voters are looking for from Washington.

Contributors: Krystal Ball – Co-founder and anchor, Breaking Points Jude Russo – Editor, The American Conservative

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