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Who's winning the race for Congress, 22 days out

Oregon's governor race is tightening, with Republican Christine Drazan trying to end a four-decade GOP losing streak against Gov. Tina Kotek; control of Congress is still up for grabs.

On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on Wake Up, America
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWith twenty-two days to go before the midterms, we're asking the big question: which party's actually winning the race for Congress.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe New York Times has the state of play, and the answer is that nobody gets to relax.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEvery competitive race is still a coin flip with a lawyer attached.

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