By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/republican-and-democratic-strategists-on-closing-messages-and-where-they-expect-to-win Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Republicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it’s Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Oct 07, 2026 By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura
Republican and Democratic strategists on closing messages and where they expect to win
In short
Republican strategists emphasize financial advantage, while Democrats focus on message and issues, with the final push expected to be a key factor in determining the outcome of the midterm elections.
Key points
- Republicans hold a significant financial advantage, but Democrats are making gains in the…: Republicans hold a significant financial advantage, but Democrats are making gains in the polls as the final month of the midterm elections cycle approaches.
- To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist…: To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul.
- The Republicans are expected to close their campaigns with a strong emphasis on their fin…: The Republicans are expected to close their campaigns with a strong emphasis on their financial advantage, while Democrats are focusing on their message and the issues they want to address.