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    This Year's Mid-Term Elections: Which Party Will Party?

    At the approach of this year's mid-term elections, Democrats are stepping down from the Senate and Congress—but so are Republicans.  Does either one have the advantage?  Will the results in November determine if President Obama succeeds or fails? Also, a glimmer of hope despite a disappointing December job report, and Arnold Schwarzenegger begins his last year as Governor of California.

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 8, 2010 • 50m Listen

    At the approach of this year's mid-term elections, Democrats are stepping down from the Senate and Congress—but so are Republicans. Does either one have the advantage? Will the results in November determine if President Obama succeeds or fails? Also, a glimmer of hope despite a disappointing December job report, and California's latest actor turned governor is beginning his final year in office. We get an assessment of Arnold Schwarzenegger's move from Hollywood to Sacramento.

    Banner image: Class photo of the 110th United States Senate

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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