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Dr. Ronny Jackson drops out, Missouri midterms heat up
Dr. Ronny Jackson drops out, Missouri midterms heat up
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
It seems like we are destined to have at least one confirmation battle
pending before the senate until the end of time. This week, we can thank
Dr. Ronny Jackson, who has withdrawn his nomination to lead the VA.
White House reporter Eliana Johnson breaks down all the drama
surrounding his nomination. Then, reporter Daniel Strauss breaks down
what is shaping up to be an interesting midterm election in Missouri.
pending before the senate until the end of time. This week, we can thank
Dr. Ronny Jackson, who has withdrawn his nomination to lead the VA.
White House reporter Eliana Johnson breaks down all the drama
surrounding his nomination. Then, reporter Daniel Strauss breaks down
what is shaping up to be an interesting midterm election in Missouri.
Released:
Apr 27, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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