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Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe,

Domenico Montanaro

Published October 4, 2026 at 8:06 AM EDT

As polls come out with increasing frequency closer to the midterm election, how much credence should voters give them? Meanwhile, President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates.

Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

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Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is a senior political editor/correspondent for the Washington Desk

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