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How the process of counting ballots works

In a midterm election night where basic democratic ideals were on the ballot, CBS News breaks down some key elements behind the scenes. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett leads a panel discussion with CBS News election law contributor David Berger, CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane to break down the counting of ballots, threats and "election deniers."

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Biden says democracy itself is on the ballot

President Biden warned that America's democratic traditions are in peril, less than a week before the midterm elections. He said democracy itself is under threat from election deniers, fueling a rise in political violence and voter intimidation. Thanksgiving will cost consumers about 13.5% more compared to last year thanks to inflation, a market research firm says. And in Game 4 of the World Series, the Houston Astros threw a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 5-0 to tie the series at two games apiece.

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