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Senate Leadership Battle

Season 2015 Episode 24 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

John Flanagan edges out fellow Republican John DeFrancisco as Senate Majority Leader.

Long Island's John Flanagan (R-East Northport) edged out fellow Republican John DeFrancisco (Syracuse) to become Senate Majority Leader after Dean Skelos stepped down following his arrest on federal corruption charges. We analyze the GOP's selection of Flanagan and what it may mean for the conference going forward.

05/14/2015 | Rating NR

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Senate Leadership Battle

Season 2015 Episode 24 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Long Island's John Flanagan (R-East Northport) edged out fellow Republican John DeFrancisco (Syracuse) to become Senate Majority Leader after Dean Skelos stepped down following his arrest on federal corruption charges. We analyze the GOP's selection of Flanagan and what it may mean for the conference going forward.

05/14/2015 | Rating NR

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