Episode Details

The Lehigh Valley is in the spotlight this midterm election year. The winner of the race for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District could help determine who controls the U.S. House. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, currently holds the seat. During Pennsylvania's upcoming primary election, Democrats will decide who will go up against him.  

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Christopher Borick, the director of the Institute of Public Opinion at Muhlenberg College, about the Lehigh Valley’s importance in the upcoming midterm elections as well as the country’s overall political climate.  

Here's a full breakdown:  

:00 – Intro  

:39 – The importance of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District  

1:33 – Signature features of the 7th District  

3:05 – Current midterm mood  

6:18 – Whether or not Democrats are overconfident  

8:33 – Whether or not Trump will keep his base  

11:07 – Impact of the war in Iran on midterm elections  

13:29 – 7Th District primary race  

21:25 – What’s at risk for Democrats  

23:30 – Pennsylvania governor’s race  

26:08 – Trump’s potential involvement in the midterm races  

28:27 – Importance of the Lehigh Valley 

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