Live: ABC experts answer your US politics questions
We're lucky to be joined by two of the best in the business when it comes to US politics this morning.You might recognise Michael as the host of ABC News Breakfast, but did you know he spent years over in the US working as our Washington correspondent?election where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the presidential race.Carrington is the ABC's current North America correspondent based in Washington DC.
Not only does he have insight into how voters are feeling about recent events like COVID-19, Roe v Wade and the January 6 hearings, he can also provide us with expert analysis and insight into exactly how the elections are running in the US.
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