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Democrats have struggled to transfer power to younger generations. After Biden’s debate, that’s likely to change.

Democrats have struggled to transfer power to younger generations. After Biden’s debate, that’s likely to change.

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Amanda Smith

Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance against Trump set off alarms among many Democrats. It also shined a light on the party’s past struggles ...

Maryland’s Hogan to skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign

Maryland’s Hogan to skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign

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Amanda Smith

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of ...

In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to ‘spring’ amid corruption scandal

In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to ‘spring’ amid corruption scandal

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Amanda Smith

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has a well-earned reputation as a home to backroom political dealing. But advocates hoping to break ...

North Dakota lawmaker who used homophobic slurs during DUI arrest has no immediate plans to resign

North Dakota lawmaker who used homophobic slurs during DUI arrest has no immediate plans to resign

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Amanda Smith

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders’ calls for him to ...

Florida GOP balks at idea of buyout for party chair accused of rape

Florida GOP balks at idea of buyout for party chair accused of rape

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Amanda Smith

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Embattled Republican Party of Florida chair Christian Ziegler has floated the idea of the state party offering him a ...

Finding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans

Finding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans

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Amanda Smith

If New York Republicans had hoped to quickly and cleanly turn the page on the embarrassing saga of George Santos, the week ...