The New York state budget is three weeks late, the Iran War has stretched over 50 days and the midterm elections are just under 200 days away. So, Capital Tonight thought it was a good time to talk with some insiders. 

Bryan Lesswing is a senior vice president and head of Albany at SKDK, and Democratic strategist. Carl Calabrese is a former senior partner at Masiello, Martucci, Calabrese & Associates, and a Republican strategist. 

Both joined Capital Tonight Wednesday to discuss the politics of the day.

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