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Why are House Democrats leaving Congress in a midterm year? Politics Weekly America

Why are House Democrats leaving Congress in a midterm year? Politics Weekly America

FromPolitics Weekly America


Why are House Democrats leaving Congress in a midterm year? Politics Weekly America

FromPolitics Weekly America

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed Congress, thanking them for their support so far, but imploring them to do more. He spoke to Joe Biden directly, as it seems it’s the White House, not Congress, that is hesitant about provoking Russia further. How the US responds to the war in Ukraine will influence voters at home when midterm elections take place in November. It will be a tough campaign for Biden, and yet many Democrats are retiring from the House instead of fighting for their seat. Jonathan Freedland speaks to one of the Democrats choosing to retire. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence shares her thoughts on the war in Ukraine, why she chose to leave office, and who in the Republican party worries her the most for 2024.
Released:
Mar 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works.