10/25: Face The Nation

CBS News' "Face the Nation" aired a special episode on October 25, featuring CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and retiring GOP Sen Thom Tillis. The episode focused on the upcoming midterm elections, which are less than 10 days away.

The episode began with a discussion on the latest polling data, with Anthony Salvanto providing an analysis of the current trends. Salvanto stated that the polls show a tight race in several key Senate seats, with some seats being within a single point of each other.

This suggests that the outcome of the elections is still uncertain and that voters are closely divided. Retiring GOP Sen Thom Tillis joined the discussion, sharing his perspective on the elections.

Tillis emphasized the importance of voter turnout and the need for Republicans to mobilize their base. He also highlighted the challenges facing the party, including the need to appeal to independent voters and the impact of the economy on the election.

Salvanto also discussed the potential impact of the elections on the balance of power in Washington. He noted that the polls suggest that Democrats could potentially gain control of the Senate, but that Republicans could still hold on to their majority in the House of Representatives.

This could have significant implications for the party's legislative agenda and the ability to pass key bills. The episode also touched on the issue of voter suppression, with Salvanto discussing the efforts of some states to restrict voting access.

Tillis acknowledged the concerns about voter suppression, but also emphasized the importance of ensuring that voters are able to cast their ballots. In addition to the discussion on polling and elections, the episode also featured a segment on the impact of the economy on the election.

Salvanto discussed the current state of the economy and how it is affecting voters. Tillis also shared his perspective on the economy, highlighting the challenges facing the party and the need for a strong economic message.

The episode concluded with a discussion on the final stretch of the campaign, with Salvanto providing an analysis of the remaining days until the election. Tillis emphasized the importance of getting out the vote and making sure that Republican voters are mobilized.