Exit polls show data centers weren't winners in 2026 elections
Big majorities of 2026 election voters opposed the building of data centers in their community.
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Early voting trends in North Carolina, Florida
More than 15 million Americans have already voted early in the 2026 midterm elections. VoteHub head of data science Zachary Donnini joins "The Takeout" with a look at the numbers.
Democrat hoping to flip Nebraska seat on race
One of the congressional seats Democrats are eyeing as a potential flip is Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Candidate Denise Powell joins "The Takeout" to discuss her priorities if elected to the House.
How Ramaswamy ad could affect governor's race
Backlash is continuing to grow after Ohio GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign posted an ad featuring his Democratic opponent's estranged mother, with President Trump defending the move and some Republicans condemning it. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.
10/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump defends Ramaswamy ad as some in GOP condemn it; Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson holds town hall with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Poll finds bipartisan support for populist policies
Polarization exists between the two parties, but according to a survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, many populist policies are finding broad support across party lines. Pollsters John Anzalone and Adam Geller, who conducted the survey, join "The Takeout" to break down their findings.
Strategists on attack ad against Amy Acton
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's latest ad in the Ohio governor's race is drawing bipartisan pushback for featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Political strategists Mark Bednar and Santiago Mayer join "The Takeout" with analysis.
The hottest midterm races on Kalshi
There have been millions of dollars worth of trades across prediction markets like Kalshi ahead of Election Day, but which races are drawing the most attention across different parts of the country? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Kalshi head of research Nicole Kagan join to discuss. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.
Sabato's Crystal Ball ratings favor Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia changed its ratings in 28 House races on Tuesday, with Democrats now favored in more than 220 seats. Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join to discuss.
Trump looks to boost GOP in North Carolina
President Trump is rallying in North Carolina on Tuesday as Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley trails Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Nina Turner unpacks state of midterms
Election Day is 15 days away amid a vortex of political polls that show peril for Republicans. Former Ohio Democratic State Sen. Nina Turner joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Trump stumping for Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall
President Trump is heading to Kansas to stump for Sen. Roger Marshall as polls show Marshall in a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton, despite Mr. Trump's 16-point victory margin there in the 2024 election. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
10/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump stumping for Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas; new CBS News poll shows tight Senate race in Texas.
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Breaking down early voting trends in 3 states
Early voting data indicates some potentially promising signs for Democrats, particularly in North Carolina and Georgia. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini explains.
AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed campaign
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Kalshi traders favoring a Democratic Senate
Traders on Kalshi are starting to think Democrats will take control of the Senate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto digs into the trends. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
Pollster Frank Luntz on midterms
CBS News polling has shown Latino support for Republicans is far below what it was in 2024. Pollster Frank Luntz joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the midterms with 20 days until Election Day.
10/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
Millions of Americans have already voted early
Voters nationwide have cast 3.6 million early ballots with 21 days to go until the November elections. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
10/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Vatican reveals Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis after surgery; Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece amid White House pressure.
How accurate are polls 22 days from midterms?
The CBS News Battleground Tracker finds that Democrats have an advantage in House races, with 22 days until the November elections. Democratic pollster Charlotte Swasey joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
10/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapses; federal immigration agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home.
Forecaster moves 18 House races toward Democrats
Democrats are seeing another indication of momentum heading into the midterms, with the Cook Political Report shifting 18 more House races toward the party. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell and Washington Sun senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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