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Midterm Elections Preview

photoTwelve years ago, in the midterm Congressional elections, the Republican Revolution descended on Washington. This year, there is another midterm election, and the tide might be turning.

President Bush's approval ratings are a low 43 percent according to this morning's LA-Times poll. The Jack Abramoff scandal is reaching deep into the Republican Party.

The Democrats are trying to muster a storm that topples the Republican majority. But GOP super tactician Karl Rove says national security will carry his party to victory.

The race is on — can the Democrats take back Washington?

Guests:

Jennifer Duffy, Managing Editor and Political Analyst for the Cook Political Report

David Hill, Republican Pollster

Jack Beatty, On Point News Analyst

Dave Beatty, Democratic Pollster

Paul Hackett, Democrat running for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

This program aired on January 27, 2006. The audio for this program is not available.

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