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David Becker says midterms' result timing is due to the "normal process" of close elections

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CBS NewsDavid Becker says midterms' result timing is due to the "normal process" of close elections
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David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the election results could take a while, but reminded voters that the timing is…

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