Biden 'optimistic' about Democrats' midterm chances

President Joe Biden says he's "optimistic" about his Democratic party's chances in the critical midterm elections next week. Biden made the comments as he departed San Diego, California for Chicago, in the midst of a three-state, four day campaign swing.

All 50 states are hosting midterm elections next Tuesday that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals across the nation. Democrats hope that a backlash against the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade will save them. But as the party in power, they're struggling to overcome concerns about the economy, crime and President Joe Biden's leadership.