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Illinois Congressional District 14 Preview: Can Lauren Underwood Hold Off The Milk Dud?

With its exurban makeup, the 14th Congressional District of Illinois will represent a critical test for Republicans seeking to regain lost ground from the 2018 Midterm elections. The 2020 race between incumbent Democrat Lauren Underwood and perennial Republican challenger Jim Oberweis is expected to be one of the tightest races in the country…

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A Look At Party Switching and Why Jeff Van Drew Will Not Win Re-election As A Republican

On December 14, 2019, it was reported that New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew, a Democrat, would switch parties and become a Republican… Party switching while in office is extremely rare as only eight member of the House and 4 members of the Senate have switched during the last 20 years.

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BATTLE ON THE BAYOU: LOUISIANA GOVERNOR’S RACE

Jon Bel Edwards, like Mississippi’s Jim Hood, is not your typical Democrat. Edwards is pro-life, and supports gun rights, but has also championed liberal initiatives including Medicaid expansion and voting rights. The Louisiana Democrat is always quick to tout his bipartisan bona fides and has often decried the polarization of politics.

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