Attacks in the US, Equality Act, and Voter Suppression

US Politics in 60 Seconds - October 29, 2018

With only a week left until Americans head to the polls, POLITICO's Ben White delves into the impact of the recent attacks on the midterms, the issues at play, the Equality Act, and voter suppression. It's US Politics in 60 Seconds!

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