As the campaigns come to a close, it's now up to the American voters to make their voices heard. Co-founder and President of Real Clear Politics Tom Bevan provides his expert analysis of the race and an insider's look at the returns on election night.

Dana and Tom take a look back to the start of election season and review all the political surprises that came out along the way. Later, Tom gives listeners a glimpse into how the polling process works and explains what recent polls may indicate about the race.

Uphill Battle: Tom previews which states are the first to close in the country and explains how they can provide early clues about where the race might be headed.

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