What's at stake in midterms? 4 women talk abortion, economy and 2020 election

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Women have held a majority in the electorate for decades. In the 2018 midterms, they made up 52% of voters. "CBS Mornings" spoke with four women of different backgrounds from across the country about what's driving them to the polls this year. Irene Caudillo is a 57-year-old Democrat from Kansas. Bonnie Barton is an 80-year-old Republican from Georgia. Brianna Day is an 18-year-old from Texas who is a registered Independent. She said she's nervous but very excited about being a first-time voter. And Imani Samuels is a 38-year-old Democrat from Washington, D.C. Here's what they told us about issues that matter to them, ahead of Tuesday's elections. Barton said the economy and inflation are "absolutely" top issues.  "Even though I am retired and 80, I still think about finding a job to supplement [my income]," she said. "I know I can do something. I've got a fairly sharp mind." "But do you want to work?" asked "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King. "Or are you doing it because you think you

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