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John B. King Jr.: “If they can take 39 seats, you will have a Republican speaker replacing Nancy Pelosi.”

On the recordAugust 23, 2010
If they can take 39 seats, you will have a Republican speaker replacing Nancy Pelosi.

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John King discusses the implications of the upcoming midterm elections for the balance of power in the House of Representatives.

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