How Do Election Polls Work?

How Do Election Polls Work?

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Weekly Roundup: Friday, December 20

Weekly Roundup: Friday, December 20

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The 6th Democratic Debate Takeaways

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The last Democratic presidential debate of 2019, sponsored by the PBS NewsHour and Politico, has concluded. After an hour without direct clashes, Sen. Elizabeth Warren attacked South Bend, Ind., Mayor...

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For just the third time in American history, the House of Representatives has voted to impeach the president of the United States. The chamber approved both proposed articles of impeachment — abuse of...

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House Advances Major Budget Deal As Trump Bemoans Impeachment

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President Trump sent a six-page letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tuesday, criticizing Democrats for the impeachment proceedings, which he calls "an unprecedented and unconstitutional abuse of powe...

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Weekly Roundup: Friday, December 13

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Despite partisan impeachment hearings, lawmakers reached a flurry of tentative deals on on Space Force, family leave for federal workers, and a multilateral trade package.On the campaign trail, candid...

13 Joulu 201931min

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee expect to give their final vote of approval on two articles of impeachment against President Trump Thursday night.The vote is expected after a day of partisa...

12 Joulu 201913min

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