Summary
Democrats and Republicans are hitting key messages on the campaign trail in the final push before the election. Issues like the economy, crime and abortion are top of mind for voters, but President Biden continues to hone in on the threats to democracy. Republican strategist Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Joel Benenson joined Judy Woodruff to weigh in on how this is all translating to voters. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who was representing the Democrats by touring with those running?
- What are some of the issues Democrats pushed before the election?
- When will a new Congress begin?
- How would Republican control of Congress change Biden's agenda, according to this piece?
- Why would Republicans seek investigations of Biden and other administration officials?
Focus Questions
What do you think are the major differences in how the federal government operates when the president and Congress represent different parties (what is known as a "divided government")? Media literacy : Who else would you want to hear from to better understand what Republicans might do if they take control of one or both chambers of Congress?For More
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