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Sen. Mark Kelly says he's seen "a lot of energy" among Democratic voters

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Sen. Mark Kelly says he's seen "a lot of energy" among Democratic voters. (2026, October 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sen-mark-kelly-says-hes-seen-a-lot-of-energy-among-democratic-voters/

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Sen. Mark Kelly discussed voter enthusiasm during an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation." He noted a high level of energy among Democratic voters who are frustrated with Washington D.C.'s inability to address issues affecting them personally. Kelly emphasized that these voters believe President Biden is not adequately addressing their needs and concerns.
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On October 4, 2026, CBS News' *Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan* featured Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, former White House national security official Brett McGurk, Republican Iowa gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn, and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford. The show discussed new CBS polling ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on the competitive races in various states like Iowa and Arizona. Senator Kelly emphasized that Democrats are optimistic about capturing the House but face tougher battles in Senate races, noting voter frustration with Washington D.C.'s lack of responsiveness to pressing issues such as rising living costs. McGurk's interview explored the complex dynamics between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, touching on past events like the October 7th Hamas attack and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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"People are frustrated and they're fed up with Washington D.C. right now, and they know that this president is not addressing, you know, any of the needs that affect them and their families," Kelly said.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-04

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Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, who has been campaigning for others in his party this election, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he's seen "a lot of energy" among voters. asserted
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"People are frustrated and they're fed up with Washington D.C. right now, and they know that this president is not addressing, you know, any of the needs that affect them and their families," Kelly said. asserted
Kelly → frustrate → them
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