The top aide to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been chosen to lead the House Majority PAC, the top political funding group that focuses on electing Democrats to the lower chamber.
The errant surveys spooked some candidates into spending more money than necessary, and diverted help from others who otherwise had a fighting chance of winning.
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Democrats say the climate and tax bill will help win over a skeptical electorate in November, as Republicans try to galvanize their base against a progressive wish list.