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Patricia Murphy is a writer in Washington, D.C., where she covers Congress and politics.
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Stacey Abrams, ‘on the Verge of History,’ Refuses to Give Up
TIGHTOne of the nation’s most closely watched contests remained unresolved early Wednesday morning.

Black Voters in Georgia Fear the Election Is Rigged
A FOX GUARDING THE HEN HOUSEThe man running for governor also oversees the election as Georgia's Secretary of State. He’s also sitting on voter registrations, sparking a wave of skepticism among voters.

Will Black Voters Save Doug Jones?
After ‘Bombingham’In order to beat Roy Moore, Jones needed a huge turnout among African-American voters.

Republican Women in Alabama Turn on Roy Moore
LESS OF MOOREThe GOP Senate candidate was always divisive. Now he’s grown toxic.

Pence Hires Fixer as Trump Falls Apart
HANDYMANThirty-four-year-old Nick Ayers has been a behind-the-scenes player in Vice President Mike Pence’s political circle, and now he’s about to take center stage as his chief of staff.

Dems Have No Idea How to Win in the Age of Trump
No Cigar‘The fight goes on. Hope is still alive,’ Ossoff said in his concession speech, as his party struggles to crack the code for converting resistance into victory.

Trump Looms Over Georgia Special Election
DOWN-BALLOT BLUESWith President Trump in the White House, Karen Handel may have little control over her own destiny.

Democratic Hopes Sky High in Trump-Testing Georgia Runoff
Monster CampaignThe $50 million fight to fill Tom Price’s congressional seat is now the most expensive House race in American history—and Republicans can blame Trump if Jon Ossoff wins on Tuesday.

Trump Budget Slashes Spending—Except on His Security Detail
MUSCLE COSTS MONEYThe president wants to cut funding to Medicaid and food stamps—but says he needs $60 million more for Secret Service agents to protect his family and residences.

Adviser: New Pence PAC Isn’t What It Looks Like
VeepThe launch of a new fundraising PAC by allies of Vice President Mike Pence raised some eyebrows—but the head of the new group insists President Trump has nothing to worry about.
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