Midterm Election Preview
The panelists discussed the topic, “Congress in the Balance: Politics, Policies, and the Midterm Elections.” Topics included electoral demog… read more
The panelists discussed the topic, “Congress in the Balance: Politics, Policies, and the Midterm Elections.” Topics included electoral demographics for the 2006 midterm elections, policy issues, the effect of President Bush’s poll numbers, congressional rule and minority party rights, voter turnout, and Democratic ideology. After their presentations the panel members answered audience members' questions. close
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