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Feb 2022
9m 30s

How are Voters Feeling Ahead of Midterms...

CNN
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Polls are snapshots in time, but often helpful to get a sense of where people stand on key issues–especially heading into a midterm year. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon dives deep into a new CNN-SSRS poll out that paints a picture of what issues Americans care about most these days, how confident they are in elections, and what ... Show More
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