Watch · November 2, 2026
On the eve of the midterms, election analyst Larry Sabato predicts a blue wave, strategist Mike Madrid says the polls are missing a surge of young Latino voters, and Benny Johnson calls the Democratic lead in the polls a mirage
- From the LeftThe Bulwark: .@madrid_mike tells @gtconway3d that young, low-propensity Latino voters are turning out at rates he's never seen before, outpacing even traditionally reliable voting groups. He warns that pollsters may be missing a massive surge of voters who rarely, if ever, show up.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- CenterReuters: 'There is going to be a blue wave,' election analyst Dr. Larry Sabato predicted, the eve of the midterm elections, with the Democrats taking control over the US House, Senate and gubernatorial majorities
Grade: C (76/100). Gets a fact wrong.
- From the RightNewsmax: “This blue tsunami is truly a mirage.” Benny Johnson questions polling ahead of the midterm elections, arguing that the results could have far-reaching implications for the nation's future. @RobFinnertyUSA @bennyjohnson
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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