Key races to watch with 4 weeks until midterms as Democrats look to flip Senate

CBS News•Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 12:59 AM•2 min read

Democrats are gaining ground in multiple key races as they look to take control of Congress with only 4 weeks to go before the midterms. Caitlin Huey-Burns, Anthony Salvanto and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the top ...

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