How high-profile scandals are shaping key contests ahead of the midterms
Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.
NPR reports: Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.
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