David Rubenstein moderated a wide-ranging conversation with a panel of top political analysts. This took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Panel participants included:
- Kasie Hunt, Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst, CNN
- Nikole Killion, Congressional Correspondent, CBS News
- Ben Smith, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, SEMAFOR
- Jonathan Swan, White House Reporter, The New York Times
The panel will shared their insights on the upcoming U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and gubernatorial races. Discussion topics included recent poll results, key voter issues, expected voter turnout, mail-in ballots and how the outcomes of this election and the resulting balance of power in the House and Senate could affect the remainder of President Trump’s term and the 2028 Presidential election.
