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Does the Ohio special election signal a blue wave in the midterms? 08.08.2018 5:30

Senior Fellow Elaine Kamarck discusses the results from the special election in Ohio's 12th Congressional District and analyzes why Republicans should worry as both parties head into the midterm elections. Kamarck also explains various ways to use political trends to predict election outcomes. Listen to Brookings podcasts here or on iTunes , send email feedback to bcp@brookings.edu , and foll...

Will the Senate's "minibus" strategy prevent a government shutdown? 07.08.2018 4:50

Fellow Molly Reynolds discusses the Senate's "minibus" appropriations strategy—packaging spending legislation in a few small bills rather than one larger "omnibus" bill. Reynolds analyzes whether or not this tactic will successfully keep the government funded and avoid a government shutdown. Listen to Brookings podcasts here or on iTunes , send email feedback to bcp@brookings.edu , and follow...