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Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

President Biden works the phones during a grassroots volunteer event with the Oregon Democrats at the SEIU Local 49 in Portland, Ore., on Friday. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

October 18, 2022 • Biden's approval ratings are underwater, so many Democratic candidates in tough races have avoided campaign appearances with him. But there are places where he can help.

Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

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It's All Politics

Sometimes You Just Don't Know Who Bought That Ad

October 5, 2010 • Some interest groups use their tax-exempt spinoffs to sponsor political ads, and that means donors don't have to be identified. Some watchdogs want the IRS to investigate the practice.

Crossroads GPS

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Colorado Senate Race: Both Candidates Seek Centrist Voters

September 23, 2010 • A close contest for Colorado's Senate seat has the Democrat and Republican trying to win centrists.

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Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Colorado's Bennet And Romanoff Spar

July 28, 2010 • The Democratic Senate primary in Colorado between incumbent Michael Bennet and challenger Andrew Romanoff was the lead subject in today's Political Junkie segment on NPR's Talk of the Nation. Both candidates appeared on the show via phone.

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Clinton, Breaking With Obama, Backs Romanoff Over Bennet In Colorado

June 29, 2010 • Former President Bill Clinton has endorsed Andrew Romanoff for senator in the Colorado Democratic primary -- a move that puts him at odds with President Obama, who strongly backs appointed incumbent Michael Bennet.

Incumbents Hope Otherwise, But Change Is Coming

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Incumbents Hope Otherwise, But Change Is Coming

May 28, 2010 • If you're wondering how scary the anti-incumbent tide looks to incumbents, ask any U.S. senator on the ballot this year. But hurry, the species is endangered.