Sine Institute of Policy and Politics Discussion on 2022 Midterm Elections

American University’s Sine Institute held a virtual discussion on the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. Former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) predicted that Democrats would maintain control of the U.S. Senate, but lose the U.S. House, although by small margins. Political analyst Bill Kristol said that the U.S. is going through unprecedented circumstances and that there are several unknowns and variables at play. The panel, which also included pundits Katherine Miller and Janet Rodriguez, also commented on: specific contenders such as Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R), how the overturning of Roe v. Wade would affect voters, the short-term impact of the news cycle on elections, and the influences of former President Trump and President Biden on the midterms. close