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Lessons from the midterms and the Republican Party’s transformation

Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank discusses the election results and his new book, "The Destructionists," about how the Republican Party set the stage for Trump's rise.

Air Date: November 11, 2022 10:00 am

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Delaware’s traditional Return Day hit with partial boycott over Confederate flag

Typically a unifying event, at least on the surface, this year’s Return Day was a bit different.

4 years ago

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N.J. mayor calls on Mercer County to address election issues before state midterms

Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried says this is the second straight year voting machines had issues in his town. He’s calling on Mercer County to address them.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia City Council committee approves what they call ‘cutting edge’ abortion bill

The bill is designed to protect the right to abortion and guard against discrimination based on pregnancy, among other things.

4 years ago

City Hall in Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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‘The status quo has not worked’: Chester’s receiver files for bankruptcy on behalf of the city

Chester’s state-appointed receiver projects the city will fall into a $46.5 million deficit in 2023.

4 years ago

Brian Munroe is running to represent the 144th state district in Pa.'s House of Representatives in the 2022 election. (Courtesy of Bucks County government website)
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Pennsylvania

Democrat Munroe wins 144th state House district, flipping the seat

Munroe wins with a 406-vote lead. Democrats need two seats to take control of the Pennsylvania House.

4 years ago

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Right: Democratic candidate Cathy Spahr (via Spahr campaign)
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Pennsylvania

Incumbent Williams defeats Spahr in race for suburban state House seat

The 160th state House District in Pennsylvania covers parts of Chester and Delaware counties. State Rep. Craig Williams will return to Harrisburg for another term.

4 years ago

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Strong Philly voter turnout is likely second-highest in recent midterm elections

About 4 in 10 registered Philadelphians cast a November 2022 ballot.

4 years ago

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New Jersey aims to tackle carjacking trend with new legislation

While the number of stolen cars is down in New Jersey over the past few months, Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing new laws to cut down even more.

4 years ago

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Pennsylvania

Towamencin residents move forward with fight against sewer privatization

Residents will now draft a new local law that will forbid the sale of their sewer system. They hope to finish it before the deal closes.

4 years ago

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Pennsylvania

Post-election misinformation targets Arizona, Pennsylvania

Many of the claims in Pennsylvania since the election have focused on misleading explanations for the time it takes to count votes.

4 years ago

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Newtown Township will raise property taxes to fund the Newtown Ambulance Squad

Newtown residents voted in support of raising property taxes by .5 mills on Tuesday’s ballot.

4 years ago

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Delaware
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Delaware elects most diverse General Assembly, including a Miss America contestant

The Legislative Black Caucus will have 13 members, more than three times the number from just five years ago.

4 years ago

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Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker are going to a runoff in Georgia

Neither candidate was above the 50% threshold needed to win outright under Georgia law. This sets up a post-Thanksgiving showdown.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania state Rep. Leanne Krueger makes an announcement in Philadelphia on Nov. 9, 2022.
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Pennsylvania
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Democrats could take Pa. House for first time in a decade, with key races in Philly suburbs

Pennsylvania House Democrats are likely to make significant gains in the chamber.

4 years ago

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