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Posted by Mike LaChance on March 21, 2017 8 Comments
Democrats are still feeling the sting of defeat over the presidential election and many of them are hopeful for some form of victory in the 2018 midterms. They're going to face a tougher opponent than the Republicans however, and it's coming from inside their own party. The Progressive movement, which makes up a significant portion of the party's base, wants candidates who reflect their values and that doesn't bode well for victory. Alex Seitz-Wald writes at NBC News:
Democrats Beware: Sanders ‘Movement’ Turns to Midterms With Democrats facing tough prospects in the midterm elections, will they also have to worry about primary challenges from their left flank?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 23, 2017 24 Comments
Elizabeth Warren always has been known for having sharp elbows. She bullied her way through academia. It's a trait that has carried over to her politics. Warren's first instinct always is to attack in very personal ways, then play victim when there is pushback. I experienced a small example of that during Warren's 2012 campaign against Scott Brown.
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