George Connor

Missouri State University

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Head of the Political Science Department at Missouri State University in Springfield

George Connor on KCRW

There's no doubt the Republicans will still run the House after next week's election, but control of the Senate has both parties biting their nails.

Which Party Will Control the Senate?

There's no doubt the Republicans will still run the House after next week's election, but control of the Senate has both parties biting their nails.

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