Meet the Press NOW — October 8

With midterm elections less than four weeks away, the political landscape remains dominated by economic concerns and foreign policy. President Trump’s potential military escalation in Iran, despite public assurances of a delay, continues to drive fuel price volatility, with diesel and gas costs significantly higher than pre-conflict levels. Simultaneously, Hurricane Isaias threatens 14 percent of the nation’s refining capacity along the Gulf Coast, further complicating energy supply stability. In Georgia, election officials are implementing rigorous audit protocols to counter misinformation and reinforce voter confidence in the face of federal intervention concerns. Historical polling data indicates that midterm elections generally yield more accurate predictions than presidential cycles, suggesting that current voter trends may provide a reliable indicator of the upcoming electoral outcome.