#Two special-election results suggest GOP stanched the bloodletting

#Two special-election results suggest GOP stanched the bloodletting

“#Two special-election results suggest GOP stanched the bloodletting” State legislative special elections provide an interesting index of partisan sentiment. That wasn’t so in the late 20th century, when clever local candidates and notables often got voters to cross party lines. But in this century of increasing partisan polarization and straight-ticket voting, local special elections are…

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#Biden says former Sen. Chris Dodd would never ‘disrespect the waitress’

#Biden says former Sen. Chris Dodd would never ‘disrespect the waitress’

“#Biden says former Sen. Chris Dodd would never ‘disrespect the waitress’” President Biden raised eyebrows Friday when he praised former Senator Chris Dodd — and inadvertently referenced a notorious episode of alleged sexual assault involving the Connecticut Democrat and the late Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.). Biden lauded his longtime Senate colleague during remarks dedicating the…

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