Can candidates really deliver what they promise?

House and Senate officials on Capitol Hill
New members of Congress quickly learn they don't have much power on Capitol Hill.
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Reporter Nikki Tundel talks with the University of Minnesota's Kathryn Pearson about the realities of Congress and the likelihood campaign promises will be fulfilled there.

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