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Breaking down the latest midterm polls with Democrats threatening in GOP strongholds

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Breaking down the latest midterm polls with Democrats threatening in GOP strongholds. (2026, October 6). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breaking-down-the-latest-polls-with-midterm-elections-less-than-a-month-away/

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Anthony Salvanto from CBS News and Kyle Kondik from Sabato's Crystal Ball discuss recent midterm election polls on "The Takeout." The panelists analyze polling data indicating Democratic threats in traditionally Republican strongholds as the midterms approach within a month.
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On an upcoming episode of "The Takeout," CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto will discuss recent poll findings along with Kyle Kondik, managing editor for Sabato's Crystal Ball, as the midterm elections approach in just over a month. The conversation centers on polls showing Democrats posing significant challenges to Republican incumbents in traditionally GOP strongholds, reflecting a tight race that could shift power dynamics in Congress.

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CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik, managing editor for Sabato's Crystal Ball, join "The Takeout" to talk about the latest poll numbers with midterm elections less than a month away.
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CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik, managing editor for Sabato's Crystal Ball, join "The Takeout" to talk about the latest poll numbers with midterm elections less than a month away. asserted
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