Polling Week: Let's Get Thermostatic w/ Harry Enten

In the run-up to the November election, we’re doing a number of episodes that may help you track and process the current news. This week, it’s Polling Week, looking at some interesting polling-related stories with our friend Harry Enten of CNN.

Today, a look at the fundamental forces that underlie midterm elections, and ways to measure them, such as the generic ballot.

Be sure to catch Harry on CNN every day!

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