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Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterms loss

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US Vice President JD Vance says the Republicans lost the midterm elections because of the war in Iran. We speak to a long-standing Republican activist in a state where the Democrats triumphed.

We also hear from two newly elected members of Congress on why the Democrats won big and a Kansas cattle farmer who switched his vote from the Republicans. And the UK's former Ambassador in Washington explains why America's relationship with Israel may now change.
4 Nov 6PM English United Kingdom TV & Film

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