Democrats & Republicans Showdown as 2014 Midterm Elections Heat Up Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his wife Elaine Chao wave to supporters after a victory celebration following McConnell's victory in the Kentucky Republican primary. ( Getty Images ) Produced by Megan Quellhorst Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC