DC Signal to Noise: The Weight of the National Elections

David Wasserman, Senior Editor, U.S. House of Representatives for The Cook Political Report, shares his perspective on potential outcomes of national elections.

By Jenna Hoffman

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October 26, 2021 06:38 PM

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer recap the hot topics last week and a look ahead to what to watch this week. Watch the video above or listen to the podcast below for discussion on these topics and more:

> House Speaker replacements

> Election predictions

> Redistricting projections

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