A preview of the Iowa Caucuses; how will retirements affect 2012 elections in Congress?

December 30, 2011 Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011

Four days before the Iowa Caucuses, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul lead, but Rick Santorum may surprise come voting day. Plus, how will Congressional retirements affect Democrats' efforts to retain control of the Senate in 2012? Joining Gwen from Iowa: Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times. Around the table: Christina Bellatoni, CQ Roll Call; Susan Davis, USA Today.

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