Inside the Forecast: How abortion is upending the midterms

Abortion access has emerged as a major flash point in the midterms — and the centerpiece of Democrats’ campaign to maintain their narrow congressional majorities and most vulnerable governorships.

In the latest episode of “Inside the Forecast,” Steve Shepard explores how abortion politics have come to dominate five key governor’s races, which POLITICO began tracking before the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade was even official.

Steve also explores how Democratic candidate for the Senate and House are using the issue as a cudgel — and how some Republicans are responding.

Watch “Inside the Forecast with Steve Shepard” for more on how abortion is shaping the country’s most important races next month.