With about 8 weeks left before this year's midterm elections, we look at what public opinion polling has to say about the state of the races, and the direction of the country.

On Today's Show:Steven Shepard, senior campaign and elections editor and chief polling analyst for Politico, shares his analysis on the state of the midterm elections, including a recent New York Times/Siena poll where Democrats appeared stronger than some thought they would, and how the issue of migrants seeking asylum is playing out in campaigns.