Democratic strategist on who he believes may have the advantage as midterms approach

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published July 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM CDT

NPR's Leila Fadel asks longtime Democratic strategist Paul Begala how he believes voters are sizing up the midterms.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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