The White House said reporters would be permitted one question each if called upon at news conferences and allowed follow-ups only at the discretion of the president.
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In threat to Pelosi, 16 Democrats sign letter saying they’ll back new leadership
An additional 5 House Democrats, including Congressman-elect Jared Golden, D-2nd District, say they’ll oppose her but didn’t sign the letter.
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Golden among growing group of House Democrats who say they don’t want Pelosi to be speaker
The Maine congressman-elect is not, however, one of the 16 who signed a letter pledging to oppose her leadership.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
3 Democratic senators sue over Whitaker’s appointment as AG
The suit argues Whitaker must be confirmed by the Senate to hold the post.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Democratic Party leaders stepping down
Chairman Phil Bartlett and Vice Chairwoman Peggy Schaffer say they won’t be seeking re-election.
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Democrat Nelson concedes to Gov. Scott in Florida Senate race
The longtime senator gives up the fight as a recount shows him losing by a little over 10,000 votes.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Most per vote, $131, spent on Golden in 2nd District
Total expenditures in the race – $31 million – was almost twice as much as in 2016.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine’s pioneering ranked-choice election likely to catch on nationally
Voting experts say the fact that it went smoothly bodes well for broader adoption.
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Stacey Abrams: No concession, no apologies in Georgia governor’s race
Abrams ends her campaign in an unapologetically indignant tone that establishes her as a leading voting rights advocate.
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Fla. counties near end of manual recounts
Results so far in the U.S. Senate race still favor Republican Rick Scott.