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Nathan L. Gonzales just can’t wait to get on the road again

Political Theater, Episode 330

The Interstate 5 and Interstate 605 interchange is seen on descent to Los Angeles International Airport. — The Interstate 5 and Interstate 605 interchange is seen on descent to Los Angeles International Airport. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales

Posted June 27, 2024 at 10:01pm

Roads are such a great metaphor for writers. There are roads to nowhere, to recovery. They can be less traveled. It can be enough for some books to just have the main characters be on the road. Now Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales is hitting the road too, kicking off an occasional series on House races that will determine the majority that run along an actual, not just metaphorical, road. Up first: Interstate 5.

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