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Primary drama overshadows congressional contests

Judy Woodruff talks to Stuart Rothenberg and David Wasserman.

05/18/2016 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Primary drama overshadows congressional contests

Clip: 5/18/2016 | 10m 10s

Judy Woodruff talks to Stuart Rothenberg and David Wasserman.

With so much airtime devoted to Donald Trump and the bruising Democratic drama, it’s easy to forget that November will also see pivotal battles for seats in Congress, battles a given presidential nominee could tip one way or the other. Judy Woodruff talks to Stuart Rothenberg of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report and David Wasserman of The Cook Political Report for more.

05/18/2016 | Rating NR

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