No Red Wave But A Divided Government Is Still A Possibility
Episode Date: November 9, 2022The "red wave" of Republican gains that some predicted didn't come to pass during the midterm elections. As of Wednesday afternoon, control of both ho...
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1474 episodes transcribedThe "red wave" of Republican gains that some predicted didn't come to pass during the midterm elections. As of Wednesday afternoon, control of both ho...
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