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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what's next for Republicans and Democrats as primary season comes to a close and they turn their midterm messaging toward the general election. For a transcript of the story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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