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21 Jan 2019
The No. 3 House Democrat offered a path for a deal to end the almost month-long partial government shutdown, focused on a permanent solution for so-called “Dreamers” rather than the three-year reprieve offered by President Donald Trump.
21 Jan 2019
I am concerned as a democrat who believes that with faithful and diligent practice of democracy, we can get over most of our political problems and move steadfastly and surefootedly on the course of stability, unity of purpose, socio-economic growth and progress for all.
1 Jan 2019
The liberal Democrat has taken the first step towards a presidential campaign by opening an exploratory committee. In her video announcement, she described America's middle class as "under attack" from special interests.
5 Nov 2018
Democrat Barack Obama returned to Chicago on Sunday marking 10-years since he became President of the United States as he tried to whip up voter turnout in the last 48 hours of a campaign in which polls show dozens of U.S. congressional and gubernatorial races as too close to call.
18 Mar 2018
A razor's edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump's sway in a GOP stronghold.
19 Jun 2017
Democrat Jon Ossoff is looking to pull off a win in Tuesday's special election in Georgia, hoping the victory will serve as a referendum on President Trump.
13 Jun 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his first full cabinet meeting with a heaping of praise from members of his administration, prompting the Senate's top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, to troll the president.
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