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Mark Halperin: An October Surprise Could Change EVERYTHING Before Election Day
With Election Day just days away, could an October Surprise change everything? Veteran political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael for a final look at the 2026 midterms, weighing the possibility of a Democratic tsunami against a Republican upset. Which Senate races could determine control of Congress, and will President Trump accept the results? Halperin also explores the last-minute wild cards that could upend the election, from AI-generated voter misinformation and an infusion of Elon Musk's money to a potential military confrontation with Iran. Plus, a surprising prediction about JD…
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