CNN 5 Things
CNN 5 Things
CNN Podcasts
Are Democrats Being Realistic About a Blue Wave?
11 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2026 at 3:50 pm.
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Poll after poll continues to show strong enthusiasm for Democrats, including for Senate candidates in deep red states. But are they setting expectations of a blue wave too high? We look at recent history for a reality check. 
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Guest: Zachary B. Wolf, CNN Politics Senior Writer 
Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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