Obama backs Schatz in Hawaii Senate primary
President Obama endorsed Sen. Brian Schatz over Colleen Hanabusa in Hawaii's Senate race, a move seen as boosting Schatz in a divisive primary. Obama noted Schatz defends Hawaii values and middle class families, highlighting his 2012 appointment after Sen. Inouye's death and his bid to serve the remainder of that term.
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Conservatives buy ads opposing housing finance overhaul
The 60 Plus Association allied with the Koch network released ads targeting three Democrats and four Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee. The group warns retirees could lose money if Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are dismantled as a bipartisan mortgage overhaul nears a committee vote in April. The ads liken the plan to Obamacare and note Freddie and Fannie buy, securitize, and guarantee mortgages rather than issue loans.
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Bachmann revives PAC fundraising in Minnesota
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann renews fundraising emails for her political action committee though she plans no re election run. Her PAC raised about 250000 in 2013 and spent a third on legal bills, while she ended 2013 with over 17 million in her campaign account.
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GOP advantages in uphill fight for U S House seats
The GOP benefits from a long term plan tied to the 2010 census that let Republicans redraw districts after state legislative wins. By packing Democratic voters into fewer districts in states like Ohio Michigan and North Carolina and spreading GOP voters elsewhere, Republicans secured an early 2012 edge in House seats.
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Gerrymandering shapes House control after 2012 vote
The piece notes Republicans kept the House despite Democratic backing that helped Obama win a second term. It cites a 2012 GOP 33 seat majority with 1.4 million fewer votes than Democrats, a rare outcome since World War II. Democrats gained eight seats but remained in the minority.
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