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Why 2020 Democrats Are Lining Up For Clyburn's 'World Famous' Fish Fry

Rep. James Clyburn will host a fish fry, a mainstay of South Carolina politics for nearly 30 years, on June 21. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Why 2020 Democrats Are Lining Up For Clyburn's 'World Famous' Fish Fry

The annual fish fry is hosted by Congressman James Clyburn. He's the most influential Democrat in South Carolina politics, and as House majority whip, the highest-ranking black leader in Congress.

Why 2020 Democrats Are Lining Up For Clyburn's 'World Famous' Fish Fry

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Wednesday

Liz Cheney's Choice: House Or Senate?

House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Liz Cheney, seen at a news conference in January, has been tight-lipped about her next political move. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Liz Cheney's Choice: House Or Senate?

The Wyoming Republican is deciding between running for the Senate in 2020, or staying in the House where she has a chance to climb the leadership ladder.

Liz Cheney's Choice: House Or Senate?

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Tuesday

House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., is running Democrats' 2020 re-election strategy. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption

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House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Cheri Bustos says House Democrats can keep their majority in 2020 by focusing on local concerns from voters rather than "the outrage of the day."

House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment

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