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Vox Sentences: In June, Turkey’s ruling party lost their majority. On Sunday, they got it back.

Vox Sentences is written by Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind.


AKP Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu celebrates his victory.

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Obama announcing the change

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Hanging out post-debate

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