Politics● LowOct 5 · Oct 5, 2026, 2:18 PM
New poll estimates Democrats could take control of the House of Representatives
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
A recent CBS News poll shows how Americans are feeling ahead of the midterm elections. The battleground tracker estimates that Democrats have an advantage in the House and indicates that high prices and inflation continue to affect voters' thinking. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto reports.
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