Hurricane Harvey's Political Fallout

Midday on WNYC | Jan 23, 2018

Journalist Abby Livingston discusses her article for The Texas Tribune, “Political fallout of Hurricane Harvey could begin this year in Houston.” She looks at how in some of the state’s largest city and its suburbs, Hurricane Harvey is a key issue for both incumbents and candidates, and the political response might help Democrats send more candidates to the U.S. House of Representatives.

 

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