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Republicans are increasingly on the defensive in the current midterm election cycle, according to a new analysis. The nonpartisan newsletter Sabato’s Crystal Ball, based at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, released its final assessment of state legislative races before the November elections."},{"type":"heading","text":"Coverage"},{"type":"heading","text":"Omissions"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No centre- or right-rated outlets published reports on this analysis. 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