Kate and Josh talk new polls and data on the midterms, Alito's assertion that he'll stay until the end of the term and Trump's doxing of Tom Cotton over...daylight saving time.

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Kate and Josh talk September surprises for some Republican incumbents, SCOTUS' return to Trump's side, and Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt's rake step.

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Kate and Josh discuss recent midterm polling and major race rating changes, and check in on the bizarre gerrymandering battle in Missouri.

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