Democrats struggle after bad week in a tough election year
Democrats reel after Scott Brown wins Massachusetts Senate seat and a Supreme Court ruling loosens campaign money rules. The GOP gains threaten filibuster leverage and curb Obama health care push while Bernanke faces Senate opposition. Party strategists foresee modest House losses but unlikely Senate takeover.
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President Obama and Democratic leaders push to overhaul health care despite losing Senate control. Aide notes talks on fixing the Senate bill via a 51 vote budget path, with House passage then signature, but no decisions made. Critics warn of risk and wavering public support as debates linger.
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