
Rep. Pete Aguilar of California's 33rd Congressional District shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as election results determine control of Congress.
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This election will determine control of Congress.
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This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
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