Democrats aim to retake the Senate
To the Point
KCRW
4.4 • 583 Ratings
🗓️ 31 August 2016
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Women have struggled to increase their numbers in the US Senate. But, after November's election, there could be more than ever before. And female candidates are key to the Democrats re-taking control of the Upper House. We look at the states that could make a difference.
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| 0:42.2 | From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI Public Radio International, this is To the Point. Female politicians and control of the U.S. Senate. |
| 0:50.8 | Hello again. I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point. Democrats need to topple five Republicans to take over the Senate, just four if they win the White House so their vice president can vote to break ties. Some of the most vulnerable Republicans are being challenged |
| 0:58.8 | by women Democrats. After November, there could be more women senators than ever before. And the |
| 1:04.7 | Senate really matters, as President Obama has learned all too clearly, with issues including |
| 1:09.6 | the confirmation of Supreme Court appointees. |
| 1:12.6 | Bernie Sanders is back in action with an agenda different from the Democratic National |
| 1:16.7 | Committees. We'll look at races around the country. Today's talking point, will California |
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| 2:03.2 | numbers in the U.S. Senate, but after November's election, there could be more than ever, and female |
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