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The US is now two months away from its midterm elections. Previously, many political analysts and campaigners had assumed that a “red wave” would hand Republicans control of both chambers of Congress. However, recent events and new polling suggests that the elections might be more competitive than expected. US midterm elections are held near the middle point of a president’s
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Former President Trump is reportedly looking to oust Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in her reelection bid next year, blaming her for the cancelation of a rally in the state this summer.
Sun Feb 14, 2021 Good thing they were taking this so seriously. No matter how much contempt you have for Senate members, it's never enough. And as this farce wraps up, it's important to remember what the real priority was. During the Senate break after the witness vote Saturday, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) twice came into the managers’ room off the Senate floor, according to multiple Democratic sources. Coons pressed House Democrats to relent, saying their quest for witnesses would cost them Republican votes to convict and maybe even some Democrats. Democrat votes? Why...