The Future of Politics Reflected in 2014 Midterms 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 With a high number of retirements and vulnerable incumbents, the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance this election cycle. ( Hill Street Studios / Getty ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger and Kurt Karandy Produced by PRI and WNYC