President Trump is campaigning in Texas on Wednesday, rallying voters in a state that’s long been a Republican stronghold. His efforts in traditionally red states around the country show how surprisingly close many of these midterm races have become — and the outcome will determine if Trump’s party can hold onto the Senate and advance his agenda for the next two years.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Texas bureau chief Julie Fine and Washington correspondent Josh Wingrove join host Sarah Holder to break down the ultra-expensive, surprisingly competitive Texas Senate race and what it would mean for Trump’s presidency if he loses the Lone Star state.

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Host: Sarah Holder; Guests: Julie Fine, Josh Wingrove; Produced by David Fox, Julia Press; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Engineering by Sean Carter.

President Trump is campaigning in Texas on Wednesday, rallying voters in a state that&rsquo;s long been a Republican stronghold. His efforts in traditionally red states around the country show how surprisingly close many of these midterm races have become &mdash; and the outcome will determine if Trump&rsquo;s party can hold onto the Senate and advance his agenda for the next two years.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Texas bureau chief Julie Fine and Washington correspondent Josh Wingrove join host Sarah Holder to break down the ultra-expensive, surprisingly competitive Texas Senate race and what it would mean for Trump&rsquo;s presidency if he loses the Lone Star state.
Further Listening:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://swap.fm/l/ga3HvwygepSuOkDhYVej">Can $700 Million Buy Republicans the US Senate?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://swap.fm/l/gGo4xc7SjDcOVibJBEKm">Europe&rsquo;s Debt Problem Is Back</a></li>
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We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions/podcasts">Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer.</a>
Host: Sarah Holder; Guests: Julie Fine, Josh Wingrove; Produced by David Fox, Julia Press; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Engineering by Sean Carter.

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