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Midterm elections & Pork Barrel Projects

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What is the mid-term election problem? Explain the concept of a pork barrel project?

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Midterm-election problems and pork-barrel projects are explained in this solution.

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Mid term elections can create problems with current bills to be passed and change the complexion of a President's agenda. While the voters have important issues and positions to vote on, often the voter turnout it lower. All Congressional Representatives and approximately one third of Senate seats are open for re election during mid term voting, changing the possibly changing the party make up of Congress and making it difficult for ongoing issues ...

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