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Senate map scenarios and Jeffries on the road

The Daily Punch

Show Notes

Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Max Cohen discuss House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ election week schedule and Senate party breakdown scenarios. Plus, Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) trade jabs.

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