On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing what's at stake in the fight for the US Senate.
Thirty-four Senate seats are on the ballot, but five or 10 are expected to play a key role in the balance of power.
Critical legislation affecting issues like gun control and abortion, and key judicial confirmations are on the line. We might even have another US Supreme Court nomination. What races are you watching?
Guest:
John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation, and author and co-author of many books, including "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism"
Resources:
The Nation: Ted Cruz Is Just As Hapless—and Maybe Just As Beatable—As Donald Trump
The Nation: Adam Schiff Offers a Crash Course in How to Leave Republican Opponents Speechless
Washington Post: The 9 races and 3 long shots that could determine Senate control
Washington Post: Control of the Senate rests on Tester’s appeal in a changing Montana
Mother Jones: “Florida Is in Play”
The Guardian: Winning over Trump voters could be key for Arizona Democrat in Senate race
New Republic: In the Year’s Most Important Senate Race, Can Sherrod Brown Hold On?