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Democrats' Self-Own Could Reshape the Midterms

Rather than appealing to constituents, Republicans and Democrats are locked in a battle royale over congressional maps.

Democrats' Self-Own Could Reshape the Midterms
What’s going on: Rather than appealing to constituents, Republicans and Democrats are locked in a battle royale over congressional maps. As for who’s winning? Don’t ask the Democrats. 

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