Jessica Taylor

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Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Sen. Tim Scott, the lone black Republican in the Senate, said he would not support Thomas Farr. The nominee came under scrutiny over possible voter suppression efforts in North Carolina.

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If Pelosi Returns As Speaker, So Would The GOP Playbook Against Her

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Tying Democrats to Nancy Pelosi did not stop a blue wave in 2018, but many Republicans say she's still a "toxic" figure whom they could use against her party in 2020 if Speaker Pelosi returns.

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Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Miss. Senate Runoff After Racially Charged Campaign

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Revelations about Hyde-Smith in recent weeks revived memories of the state's dark history of racism and violence. She prevailed over Democrat Mike Espy and has to run again in 2020 for a full term.

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Mississippi's Racial History Casts Shadow Over Final Senate Race Of 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The special election runoff in deep red Mississippi was expected to be a sleepy affair — a formality, even. Instead, the race has tightened as the GOP candidate stumbled over the state's racist past.

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Racial Controversy Stirs Mississippi Senate Runoff

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

At a debate Tuesday night, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized to anyone offended by her "public hanging" remark. Her African-American opponent Mike Espy said she reinforces stereotypes about the state.

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Stacey Abrams Says She Was Almost Blocked From Voting In Georgia Election

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Democrat Stacey Abrams isn't backing down from her fight against what she calls voter suppression tactics and election mismanagement after losing the Georgia governor's race.

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Republican Rick Scott Wins Florida Senate Seat Over Incumbent Bill Nelson

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Ultimately, even a hand recount didn't shift the final margin of the race too much. Scott's win means Republicans have picked up two Senate seats even as the GOP lost substantial ground in the House.

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Democrat Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida Governor's Race To Ron DeSantis

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Keeping Florida in the GOP column is a highlight for Republicans this year. While Republicans held onto the Senate, Democrats flipped the House and made major gains in the governor's contests, too.

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Georgia's Stacey Abrams Admits Defeat, Says Kemp Used 'Deliberate' Suppression To Win

Friday, November 16, 2018

Republican Brian Kemp will be the next governor of Georgia, with Democrat Stacey Abrams bowing out Friday afternoon. She promised a "major federal lawsuit" against the state over voting practices.

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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Wins Arizona Senate Race, Flipping Second GOP Seat

Monday, November 12, 2018

Sinema is the first woman Arizona has elected to the Senate ever, and the first Democrat the state elected to the chamber in 30 years. She'll make history as the first openly bisexual senator.

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Close Elections: Fla. Judge Calls Out Fraud 'Rhetoric'; Georgia Nears Deadline

Monday, November 12, 2018

Recounts are underway in the close Florida races for governor and Senate. Georgia counties have to report results by Tuesday evening, which could move the race for governor closer to a final result.

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10 Notable People Leaving Congress

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Thanks to a mix of retirements and defeats on Tuesday, some of the most high-profile lawmakers will soon be exiting Capitol Hill, from Paul Ryan to Beto O'Rourke to Claire McCaskill.

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What 2018 Elections Could Tell Us About The 2020 Presidential Map

Friday, November 09, 2018

Florida remains the most important state for Trump in his re-election, and Republicans are just barely hanging on in big races. Democratic gains in Rust Belt states could spell trouble.

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Ted Cruz Defeats Beto O'Rourke In Texas Senate Race

Tuesday, November 06, 2018

Despite raising more than $60 million and garnering national attention, O'Rourke was unable to overcome the GOP's hold on the state.

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Your 2018 Midterm Election Guide: What To Watch For Hour-By-Hour

Tuesday, November 06, 2018

There are dozens of competitive races across the country that will determine control of the House, Senate and governors' seats. Here are the pivotal seats that could unlock what happens.

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The Battle For Congress: State Of The House Vs. Senate

Sunday, November 04, 2018

The battles for control of the House and Senate are playing out on vastly different fields, with the race for the House running through suburbs while the Senate will be won or lost in redder states.

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Midterm Elections: The Final Sprint To Sway Voters

Saturday, November 03, 2018

With three days to go, the nation's top political leaders are out in force trying to sway the contests for control of Congress and the states.

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Here's Why Democrats Are Confident They'll Win The House

Thursday, November 01, 2018

They're running strong in suburban districts, where independents and women want to send a message to President Trump. It's also a year when historical trends and a GOP exodus could boost Democrats.

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Suburbs Could Be Key In Race For Virginia's 7th Congressional District

Monday, October 29, 2018

In the suburbs of Richmond, Va., GOP Rep. Dave Brat pulled off an upset in 2014, as a Tea Party candidate defeating an establishment leader. Now, a Democrat could turn Virginia's 7th District blue.

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Trump: Acts Or Threats Of Political Violence 'An Attack On Democracy Itself'

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The president addressed the recent wave of suspicious packages targeting prominent Democrats and CNN at the beginning of a campaign rally in Wisconsin Wednesday night.

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