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What do American voters care about?
The US is about to go to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?
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Video 2 minutes 11 seconds
What do American voters care about?
The US is about to go to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?
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How has Trump affected your life?
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.
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A beautiful look at an ugly campaign
Sights and sounds from Florida governor's race reveal the passion of the people - and a political divide.
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Do Americans live in a political bubble?
Avoid awkward conversations at dinner? We hear from voters about talking politics with friends and family.
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Why do so many Americans not vote?
Fewer than half of voters turn out for most mid-term elections but don't blame it all on apathy.
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What costs the US billions and never ends?
Around the world, most campaigns last a few weeks. In the US, it's a different story - here's why.
An ugly, gloves-off fight that defines US election
Two candidates who represent the beating hearts of their party's base are locked in a no-holds barred fight.
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Video 2 minutes 11 seconds
What do American voters care about?
The US is about to go to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues?
Video 2 minutes 19 seconds
How has Trump affected your life?
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.
Video 2 minutes 32 seconds
A beautiful look at an ugly campaign
Sights and sounds from Florida governor's race reveal the passion of the people - and a political divide.
Video 2 minutes 31 seconds
Do Americans live in a political bubble?
Avoid awkward conversations at dinner? We hear from voters about talking politics with friends and family.
Video 1 minute 52 seconds
Why do so many Americans not vote?
Fewer than half of voters turn out for most mid-term elections but don't blame it all on apathy.
Video 3 minutes 40 seconds
What costs the US billions and never ends?
Around the world, most campaigns last a few weeks. In the US, it's a different story - here's why.
An ugly, gloves-off fight that defines US election
Two candidates who represent the beating hearts of their party's base are locked in a no-holds barred fight.
Video 2 minutes 19 seconds
How has Trump affected your life?
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.
Video 2 minutes 32 seconds
A beautiful look at an ugly campaign
Sights and sounds from Florida governor's race reveal the passion of the people - and a political divide.
Video 2 minutes 31 seconds
Do Americans live in a political bubble?
Avoid awkward conversations at dinner? We hear from voters about talking politics with friends and family.
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