With a little over a week until the midterms, stakes are at an all-time high for Congressional candidates finding themselves in tight races this close to Election Day. New York’s newly redrawn 17th District initially leaned Democratic, as Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney strives to keep his seat in the House. However, in recent weeks Republican candidate Mike Lawler has gained popularity amongst voters in the district, leading to a toss-up race that could be crucial in determining which party will ultimately win the House. Mike Lawler joins the Rundown to discuss how Maloney losing his House seat could be a “monumental blow to Democrats” due to his high-ranking position in the Democratic party, why he believes many traditionally blue seats may flip red this election cycle, and how he plans on spending his final days on the campaign trail. While the country couldn't feel more politically divided just days before an election, Fox And Friends Co-Host Brian Kilmeade reminds us that it's been much worse. In his book, The President and the Freedom Fighter, Kilmeade details the social unrest and racial tensions that brought about the Civil War. He joins the Rundown to discuss the current state of political polarization in the country, and why compromise is essential to mending this division. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices