Why the midterms could bring a 'blue wave'
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Will the country see a "blue wave" as a result of the 2026 midterm elections? "History says that the incumbent party is going to face challenges, but we've got some added layers on that history," Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times tells moderator Jeffrey Goldberg. Kanno-Youngs noted a number of the president's previous promises about affordability, the economy and the war in Iran that have not come to fruition. Washington Week with The Atlantic is a partnership between @newshour, @wetatvfm and @theatlantic, airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Tap the link in Washington Week's bio to watch this week’s episode. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.o
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