place, right? so there s recruiting new candidates who perhaps don t have the same name recognition for the party. they have to think about fundraising, sort of how they re going to basically fund these campaigns and push these candidates out. so it s a drain on energy and resources that perhaps democrats feel they don t really have to give at this moment. but they always faced an uphill battle. i think historically, being the party of the president, the odds were not in their favor. you have to think redistricting, as well. but i think it is important to also remember there is still time, right? it s a matter of what they do between now and midterms. although this focus has been on passing big, sweeping legislation, there is still a need to project that there s stability in the country, right, with other issues. people are going to remember these long covid lines during the holidays. they remember inflation. they remember the day-to-day of their lives.
US lawmakers look to advance sweeping effort to counter China
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Last Updated: Apr 21, 2021, 05:56 PM IST
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U.S. lawmakers expect sweeping legislation to boost the country s ability to push back against China will advance through a Senate panel on Wednesday, after weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
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U.S. lawmakers expect sweeping legislation to boost the country s ability to push back against China will advance through a Senate panel on Wednesday, after weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members were set to debate the Strategic Competition Act of 2021, and consider amendments, before voting on whether to send it for a vote in the 100-member Senate.