The Lehigh Valley is in the spotlight this midterm election year. The winner of the race for Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District could help determine who controls the U.S. House. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, currently holds the seat. During Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary election, Democrats will decide who will go up against him. \u00a0<\/p>\n
In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10\u2019s Lauren Mayk spoke with Christopher Borick, the director of the Institute of Public Opinion at Muhlenberg College, about the Lehigh Valley\u2019s importance in the upcoming midterm elections as well as the country\u2019s overall political climate. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Here’s a full breakdown: \u00a0<\/p>\n
:00 \u2013 Intro \u00a0<\/p>\n
:39 \u2013 The importance of Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District \u00a0<\/p>\n
1:33 \u2013 Signature features of the 7th District \u00a0<\/p>\n
3:05 \u2013 Current midterm mood \u00a0<\/p>\n
6:18 \u2013 Whether or not Democrats are overconfident \u00a0<\/p>\n
8:33 \u2013 Whether or not Trump will keep his base \u00a0<\/p>\n
11:07 \u2013 Impact of the war in Iran on midterm elections \u00a0<\/p>\n
13:29 \u2013 7Th District primary race \u00a0<\/p>\n
21:25 \u2013 What\u2019s at risk for Democrats \u00a0<\/p>\n
23:30 \u2013 Pennsylvania governor\u2019s race \u00a0<\/p>\n
26:08 \u2013 Trump\u2019s potential involvement in the midterm races \u00a0<\/p>\n
28:27 \u2013 Importance of the Lehigh Valley\u00a0<\/p>\n
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