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Nebraska's 'blue dot' could be election's deciding factor

Season 2024 Episode 307 | 4m 29s

Once the votes of the 2024 campaign are cast and tallied, the final chapter of this election season may hinge on a blue dot far from any swing state battleground. Lisa Desjardins explains why a district in Nebraska is so important.

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