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Political Theater, Episode 265

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., participates in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Sept. 21. Johnson has been on Roll Call's list of 10 most vulnerable senators for the 2022 midterm cycle.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., participates in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Sept. 21. Johnson has been on Roll Call's list of 10 most vulnerable senators for the 2022 midterm cycle. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Elections always come down to a choice. Someone wins, someone loses, and Roll Call has long chronicled the path to Election Day by reporting on Congress’ most vulnerable incumbents. It’s an evolving cast, and with roughly a month and a half to go, we take measure on Political Theater with our politics team, Herb Jackson, Kate Ackley and Mary Ellen McIntire.

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