Democrats Lead In NPR Poll, Preparations For Election Challenge, Israel Voting Begins

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll gives Democrats an eight-point lead on the congressional ballot, but lagging enthusiasm among young voters and independents could complicate their push to win Congress.
Democrats are preparing legal and political responses to possible election challenges from President Trump as he offers million-dollar rewards for tips leading to voter fraud convictions.
Israelis vote in a closely fought election that could determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future, with tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad returning home to cast their ballots.

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(0:00) Introduction
(1:54) New NPR Poll
(6:09) Democrats and Election Protection
(9:46) Israel Election 

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