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Sean Parnell allegations could sink Senate bid

A contentious custody battle is thrusting Pennsylvania Senate candidate Sean Parnell into the national spotlight. The Republican's estranged wife claims he abused her and their children. Jonathan Tamari, a national politics reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, detailed the allegations in a recent article. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the specifics of these claims, and how it could impact Republicans' goals of flipping the Senate in 2022.

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N.H. governor to seek reelection, declines Senate run

Republican Governor Chris Sununu has decided against challenging Democrat Maggie Hassan for her Senate seat and will instead run for a fourth term as New Hampshire governor. Senate Republicans had largely expected Sununu to be their best chance at flipping the chamber in next year's midterms. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what led to Sununu's decision and what it means for 2022.

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Youngkin's chief campaign strategist discusses win

Republicans seem to be reworking their playbook for the 2022 midterms after a strong showing in Tuesday's election. Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in the state's gubernatorial race. Youngkin gained significant support with Virginia's suburban voters in the final weeks of his campaign. Jeff Roe, Youngkin's chief strategist and founder of the Republican campaign firm Axiom Strategies, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what made the Youngkin campaign so successful.

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