In this new post-election episode, Myra and David discuss initial findings from the midterm elections. They compare the 2026 Blue Wave to past elections with independents playing a critical role in what happened nationally and in Senate races. They review what the exit polls show about the scale of the Democratic win, Senate races, Trump job approval, and top issues. They identify their biggest surprises from Election Night.
Questions addressed in this episode:
- How big was the Blue Wave?
- What were the underlying factors that led to the Democratic win?
- How did independents vote in Senate races?
- What message did voters send in the election?
- What was voter outlook on the economy?
- How role did presidential job approval play?
- What are our picks for biggest surprises from the election?
Watch the full episode on YouTube here.
