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Nov 2022
25m 46s

The Republican Wave That Wasn’t

The New York Times
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In the early hours of Wednesday, control of both the House and Senate remained uncertain. Going into the midterms, some analysts expected a repudiation of the Democrats and a surge of Republican victories. But this “red wave” did not materialize. Today, we try to make sense of the surprising results. Guest: Astead W. Herndon, a national political report ... Show More
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