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How Democrat Joe Manchin Might Sway The Power Of A Split Senate

Committee Ranking Member Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WVa., speaks during a hearing to examine the nomination of former Gov. Jennifer Granholm. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP)

The Senate is split 50-50. The power center of gravity? Democrat Joe Manchin. How will he wield his influence?

Guest

Robert Rupp, professor of political science and history at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Author of “.” ()

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