"How Texas Senate Race reflects state’s demographic divide" PBS NewsHour 10/17/2018

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SUMMARY:  Considered one of the most expensive races in the country this election year, the Texas Senate Race could transform Texas politics.  Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) and his Democratic opponent, El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke, faced off in a combative debate last night.  Tomeka Weatherspoon of Houston Public Media reports.

"How voter feelings about Trump could affect key House races" PBS NewsHour 10/17/2018

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SUMMARY:  A handful of competitive House races could tip the balance of power in Washington this November.  Judy Woodruff discusses the state-of-play with public television reporters Scott Shafer of KQED in California, Briana Vannozzi of NJTV in New Jersey, and Mary Lahammer of Twin Cities PBS.