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How the Government shutdown could hurt candidates when voters head to the polls

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How the Government shutdown could hurt candidates when voters head to the polls
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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie chats with guest host Josh McElveen on how the Government shutdown will impact the upcoming elections as folks prepare to head to the voting booth, and the woes of being a Jets fan.

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