# Senate Control Moves Toward a Toss-Up

https://mins.news/en/video/105200

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-18 14:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q--shB_2V2k

> Bloomberg congressional reporter Erik Wasson and Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor Jessica Taylor say President Donald Trump’s weak approval ratings are widening the midterm battleground, giving Democrats openings in states that usually favor Republicans. They see several paths for Democrats to take the Senate, potentially setting up major fights with the White House.

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