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Party strategists discuss midterm outlook

First reported Oct 30, 12:55 PM ET · Latest Nov 4, 6:15 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 4, 7:31 PM ET

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Democratic and Republican strategists discussed how their parties should respond after historic midterm election wins, PBS NewsHour reported.

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  • Reported Mo Elleithee is a former spokesman for the Democratic National Committee. Is this wrong?
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    • “Mo Elleithee is the former spokesman for the Democratic National Committee” — PBS NewsHour
  • Reported Doug Heye is a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee. Is this wrong?
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    • “Doug Heye is a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee.” — PBS NewsHour

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Timeline

What changed: The interview featured former Democratic National Committee spokesman Mo Elleithee and former Republican National Committee spokesman Doug Heye.

How this story developed

  1. New Mo Elleithee is a former spokesman for the Democratic National Committee. Doug Heye is a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee.

Every report, newest first

  1. Democratic and GOP strategists on how parties should respond to midterm results — PBS NewsHour

    For perspective on how both parties are responding to the historic election wins, Geoff Bennett spoke with two strategists from both sides of the political aisle. Mo Elleithee is the former spokesman for the Democratic National Committee, and Doug Heye is a…

  2. Republican, Democratic strategists weigh in on midterm expectations — CBS News

    Mere days remain until Americans decide the balance of power in the midterm elections. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha weigh in.

Questions

  • The reports do not detail the specific tactics each party will adopt or how these strategies will influence upcoming legislative agendas. Open

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More: background

Midterm elections determine which party controls Congress and thus the balance of power in Washington. Strategists—often former party spokespeople—provide analysis and advice on messaging, voter outreach, and policy focus to help their parties capitalize on election results.

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