You can learn a lot about how a campaign is shaking out by looking at what the candidates are saying in their TV ads. Heading into this fall's midterm elections, Republicans are emphasizing inflation and the President's unpopularity, while Democrats want to talk about abortion rights and dispel any hint of the "Defund the Police" movement. On this episode of Downballot Counts, hosts Greg Giroux and Emily Wilkins talk about why the parties are zeroing in on these particular messages, and about whether anything that happens on Capitol Hill between now and Nov. 8 will really matter at the ballot box. Do you have feedback on this episode of Downballot Counts? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.