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Dec 2023
42m 19s

Nikki Haley's game plan

CNN
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First, Nikki Haley takes advantage of fresh momentum, but does she have the time and strategy in place to overcome the clear frontrunner, Donald Trump? Next, House Republicans find their narrow majority getting even narrower amidst the resignation of US Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Will this discourse open old wounds?  Then, House Republicans prepare to turn up th ... Show More
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