- So the US midterm elections are coming up fast
and the results can have a huge impact
on the final two years of President Donald Trump's
current term in office
and if you're wondering what the hell midterm elections are?
Don't worry!
'Cause I'm about to let you know in 60 seconds,
right after I eat this Carolina Reaper.
(crunching pepper)
Oh, my god.
Basically midterm elections take place,
as the name implies, at the halfway point
between presidential elections
and federal election during which members of Congress
are selected by voters.
This includes all 435 members
of the US House of Representatives
and one third of US Senators.
This year if Democrats were to win the house
they'd be able to (gasping)
They would be able to, oh god! (banging on wall)
- [Cameraman] 20 seconds.
Finish it off.
- This year, oh I can't do it. (record scratching to a halt)
I'm gonna do the full monologue one time clean.
I need to make sure I get these takes
because afterwards I won't be able to do a clean take.
Basically midterm elections take place,
as the name implies, at the halfway point
between presidential elections
and our federal elections during which members of Congress
are selected by voters.
This includes all 435 members
of the US House of Representatives
and one third of US Senators.
You might be wondering, what's so important?
Because maybe this is quite as jazzy sounding
as presidential elections but no,
these elections are incredibly important
because the results will dictate
whether the Democratic or Republican party
will control each chamber of Congress
and whichever party controls each chamber
will have an easier time passing proposed legislation
in their chamber.
This year, if Democrats were to win the house
they would be able to decide which bills come to the floor,
control committee chairmanships,
add support over a certain investigation
of Trump's administration.
If Republicans maintain the Senate,
they'll be able to appoint conservative judges
and approve Trump's cabinet nominees.
So regardless of where you lean politically,
get out there and exercise your right to vote.
This is the time to make your voice heard.
Jack, it's burning. - Yeah I bet.
- Jack! - What?
(phone going off)
- It hurts!
This is where I die. (laughing)
- [Jack] Aw, look at that, he's in pain,
he's still making jokes. (laughing)