US Politics! Will Texas flip, who's bailing on Trump?

On Tuesday, Americans will go to the polls in a midterm vote that stands to challenge the Republican hold on both chambers of congress. For the first time in decades, a state like Texas may flip from Republican to Democrat. The implications would be vast for a Trump administration that has benefited from Republican majorities in the House and Senate. 

Alex Shephard, Senior Editor at The New Republic, joins us to break down some of the key dynamics that could decide which way the elections go.

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