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Election results raise red flags for Democrats

In a race that was supposed to be a comfortable victory for Democrats, CBS News projects New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will narrowly win a second term. Democrats are growing concerned about the party’s messaging following former Governor Terry McAuliffe’s defeat in Virginia. And Congress has yet to pass President Biden’s infrastructure bill or Build Back Better plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins “CBSN AM” to discuss.

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What's next for Democrats, GOP after Virginia?

The Republican Party picked up a major victory in Virginia's gubernatorial election. The results are being looked at as a reflection of how voters are thinking and feeling ahead of next year's midterm elections, and which party could gain control of Congress. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the race's results and what's next for both parties.

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House Democrat on key spending bills

Democrats are still working to pass two key pieces of legislation, President Biden's social spending plan and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats will add paid leave back to the social spending bill. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan and a deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joined CBSN and spoke to Tanya Rivero about the legislation and his takeaway from the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races.

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Key issues in two governor's races

On Election Day, most eyes are on the close governor's race in Virginia between former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and first-time Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. In New Jersey, voters will decide whether to give Democratic Governor Phil Murphy a second term or go with former Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN to discuss the campaigns.

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Democrats focus on social and climate policy

House and Senate Democrats are still working out a deal on President Biden's social and climate spending package. Plus, the closely-watched Virginia governor's race enters its final day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico national political correspondent Sabrina Rodríguez and USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.

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