Breaking Down the Midterm Elections

Following the midterm elections, David Faris of Roosevelt University breaks down the election results and hosts a lively discussion looking into the term ahead.

David Faris is an associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University and the author of three books, including Dissent and Revolution in a Digital Age: Social Media, Blogging and Activism in Egypt. His academic work has appeared in Middle East Policy and the International Journal of Middle East Studies, and he is a regular contributor to Slate and Newsweek. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, Washington Monthly, The New Republic, The Week, and more.

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