On the second of a two-part series examining how the parties are approaching the upcoming midterm elections, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci are joined by Mike Smith, president of House Majority PAC. They discuss the Democrats plan to take back the House, bellwether races to watch, and the impact of a surging left wing. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson looks to advance key priorities: Reconciliation 3.0, a CR, the NDAA and a ban on stock trading.

Note: With the House headed into a long recess and Annalyse headed on maternity leave, this will be the last episode of CONTROL for several months.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci
Guest: Mike Smith, House Majority PAC
Audio Producer: Benji Englander
Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:
Punchbowl: Four big GOP bills for the House’s last week

WaPo: Four competing priorities bog down Republicans ahead of midterms

POLITICO: Senate GOP isn’t sold on Mike Johnson’s budget blueprint

POLITICO: The Senate GOP’s squeaky wheel suddenly has a lot of power

WSJ: Democrats Go on Offense With $272 Million Ad Strategy

NYT: In Trump’s Second Midterm, Democrats Are Looking for Fighters

Roll Call: Democratic socialists’ primary wins give Trump new midterms attack lines