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World Service,3 mins

US mid-terms: Have the Democrats learned anything?

Newshour

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In a month, Americans will vote in mid-term elections - which could have a major impact on the next two years of the Trump presidency. The Republicans currently control both the House of Representatives and the Senate, but the Democrats are hoping to retake contested seats in both. Have the Democrats learned anything since President Trump took office? That's the question we put to Thomas Frank, author of 'Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society'. (Photo: Voters get an 'I VOTED TODAY' sticker after casting their ballots. Credit: Getty Images)

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