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Democratic Leadership Shocked by Cross-Aisle Support

Updated 2026-09-01 19:25 UTC 1 source Negative

House Democratic leaders were caught off guard when two members crossed the aisle to support Republican messaging bills. The move could impact upcoming midterm election strategies.

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Democratic leaders blindsided by two members who bailed out Johnson

House Democratic leaders were blindsided by the two rank-and-file members who crossed the aisle on Tuesday to help Republicans advance a series of GOP messaging bills heading into the midterm elections. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), the Democratic whip, said she received no advance notice from eit

2026-09-01 19:10 UTC