In this episode, I discuss the midterm election drama and introduce you to the political phrase "October surprise." Which describes a news event that can influence the outcome of an upcoming November election.
The biggest October surprise of the season happened in the Georgia Senate race between the incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker, who has been heavily endorsed by former President Trump and Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell.
After talking about the impact of this particular surprise, we will discuss the current political landscape of the House of Representative races in the battleground state of Nevada. And how a particular voter population might turn this state from Blue to Red.
So, join me as I talk about the biggest October surprise of 2022 (thus far) and how mainstream issues are shaping the House races in a southwestern swing state.
- Ashley
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