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Poll: People want congressional cooperation, expect gridlock

New poll shows Americans want congressional cooperation, but expect gridlock

12/15/2022

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Poll: People want congressional cooperation, expect gridlock

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New poll shows Americans want congressional cooperation, but expect gridlock

We are three weeks away from the start of a split congress with Republicans controlling the House and Democrats controlling the Senate. Our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll asked a divided electorate for their takes on the future of democracy, what they want to see from this new congress and how they view the two parties. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers.

12/15/2022

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