Is a blue wave coming? History offers some clues
With President Trump's approval ratings falling, voters increasingly concerned about affordability and Democrats leading in the polls, history suggests a difficult midterm for Republicans. But former Clinton adviser Doug Sosnik says changes in the political landscape could complicate the expected blue wave. He joins Michael Smerconish to break down what the midterms could mean and what comes next for American politics.
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