Democrats lose in US mid-term elections

Title

Democrats lose in US mid-term elections

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

9 Nov 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:44

Description

Paul Woodley reports on the results of the US mid-term elections showing public opinion against President Bill Clinton as the Republican Party made large gains. Virginia Senate candidate Oliver North - of arms to Iran/cash for Contras scandal fame - did not get elected but Washington mayor Marion Barry did after coming out of prison. Speeches reacting to results from White House Chief of Staff, Leon Panetta and former presidential candidate Ross Perot; interview with Republican leader Senator Bob Dole.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Bob Dole; Ross Perot; Leon Panetta

Keywords

USA; Elections; Politics; Political parties; Democratic Party; Public opinion polls; Bill Clinton; Republican Party; Oliver North; Marion Barry; Virginia

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