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As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections

The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.

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Representative Jared Golden of Maine was one of two Democrats to side with House Republicans on a procedural measure on Tuesday.
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As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets

Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.

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Representative David Valadao of California said that President Trump had a part to play in the midterm elections, but that navigating around a deeply unpopular president and his policies was a challenge.
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