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World 5. America’s midterm elections: why did the hopes of the Republican victory collapse?

17 min · 14. nov. 2022
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It’s midterm elections season in the United States. Republicans were expected to take control of Congress, but the predictions did not materialize. The Senate remains in Democrats' control and signals a massive win for Joe Biden's party. Guest: Dr. Peverill Squire, a political science professor at the University of Missouri. His research focuses on American politics, with particular emphasis on legislative institutions and elections. Host: Živilė Raškauskaitė

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