S3:E12 Senatorial Combat

Original Air Date: Oct 21, 2018

As the battle for the Senate heats up with post-Kavanaugh polls forecasting a Republican resurgence, The Circus travels the country charting the shifting dynamics in three of the closest races - each considered a must-win if Democrats hope to gain the majority. In Arizona, it's neck and neck between Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally; in Nevada, Jacky Rosen digs deep to take on incumbent Dean Heller; plus, a sit-down with North Dakota's Heidi Heitkamp, who's fighting for her political life in the wake of a campaign ad controversy.

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Sneak Peek: Rep. Jacky Rosen: "Trump" is on the Ballot

S3:E12 Preview Scene (1:16)

Sneak Peek: Rep. Jacky Rosen: "Trump" is on the Ballot

Sneak Peek: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Takes Ownership

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Sneak Peek: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Takes Ownership

Sneak Peek: Rep Martha McSally on How She Disagrees with Trump

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Sneak Peek: Rep Martha McSally on How She Disagrees with Trump

Previously On Season 3, Episode 11

S3:E12 Behind the Scenes (:30)

Previously On Season 3, Episode 11

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