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The tax bill is likely to become more popular after it passes, because expectations are so low Dec 20, 2017

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The bill is historically unpopular. But in the short-term, the majority will actually benefit from it. And several outside groups are planning ad campaigns to make sure you know it.

Why does a Louisiana GOP senator keeps bringing down Trump judicial nominees? Dec 19, 2017

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After John Neely Kennedy helped torpedo three would-be judges in just the past week, the White House is paying attention.

Trump risks losing the last remnant of his populist street cred with GOP tax bill Dec 18, 2017

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The narrative of President Trump’s first year will shift this week when he signs into law the biggest overhaul of the tax code in three decades.

Democrats risk overplaying their hand by pushing for President Trump’s resignation Dec 15, 2017

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Many politically-savvy Democrats worry that fighting over whether Trump should resign is not the way to win in 2018.

Revolt against Trump in the suburbs continued in Alabama Dec 14, 2017

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The backlash in the suburbs against President Trump is one of the most significant political stories of 2017. If Democrats win the House next year, it will be the main reason why.

Jeff Sessions’s Senate seat will now be held by a Democrat Dec 13, 2017

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Democrats win a stunning victory in Alabama – and Trump suffers another humiliating defeat.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee on the 2018 governor's races Dec 12, 2017

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There are 36 governor’s races next year, including 26 in states currently held by Republicans. Inslee, the new chairman of the Democratic governors association, thinks Trump will be so toxic in 2018 that Dem candidates won’t need to mention him.

Alabama’s desire not to be embarrassed may be the best thing going for Democrats Dec 11, 2017

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The U.S. Senate special election in Alabama is tomorrow.

Democrats are struggling to activate black voters in the Alabama Senate race Dec 08, 2017

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Interviews in the town that inspired ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ reveal pervasive African-American fears that their votes won’t make a difference.

Women lawmakers in both parties are leading the push to address sexual harassment Dec 07, 2017

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The willingness of women lawmakers to directly confront the pervasive culture of sexual harassment that exists in Congress will offer a data point for female candidates in 2018 to make the case that there needs to be more women on Capitol Hill.

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