Election Reflection: Impact of the Midterms on US Policy
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Election Reflection: Impact of the Midterms on US Policy

18 NOVEMBER 2022

In this episode Steve Odland, and Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, discuss the results of the midterm elections and how it will impact policy moving forward.

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In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, and Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), discuss the results of the midterm elections and how it will impact policy moving forward. Tune in to find out:

  • How do the results of the midterm elections compare to what polls predicted?
  • How will a split government impact policy?
  • With Republicans now in control of the House, McCarthy will likely be the next Speaker. What challenges does he face and what are his priorities going to be? 
  • Where is the common ground on legislation between a split Congress and the Administration?
  • How will Congress respond to rising geopolitical tensions, existing conflicts, and potential ones? 
  • What impact do the midterm results portend for the 2024 elections?
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In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, and Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), discuss the results of the midterm elections and how it will impact policy moving forward. Tune in to find out:

  • How do the results of the midterm elections compare to what polls predicted?
  • How will a split government impact policy?
  • With Republicans now in control of the House, McCarthy will likely be the next Speaker. What challenges does he face and what are his priorities going to be? 
  • Where is the common ground on legislation between a split Congress and the Administration?
  • How will Congress respond to rising geopolitical tensions, existing conflicts, and potential ones? 
  • What impact do the midterm results portend for the 2024 elections?

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