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Jessica Mendoza

Political reporter, The Christian Science Monitor

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November 7, 2019 2020 / Elections

In health care fight, Democrats wrestle with Obama legacy – and party’s future

Once controversial, “Obamacare” is now widely embraced by the public. But many of the Democratic presidential candidates see it –

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November 7, 2019 2020 / Elections

Live from Detroit: Presidential debates as game show

The presidential race is more and more a reality TV show: punchy digs at debates and sought-after viral moments. In

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November 7, 2019 2020 / Elections

In Florida, Democrats worry Venezuela policy could drive Latinos to GOP

President Donald Trump’s immigration policy may seem like a deal breaker for Hispanic voters. But for many Venezuelan and Cuban immigrants

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November 7, 2019 2020 / Elections

Onstage, Democrats clash on ideas. Offstage, is there more common ground?

Yes, there are many – maybe too many – Democratic presidential candidates, as the first debates showed. But in their

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November 7, 2019 2020 / Elections

Did Warren win the first debate – or get herself in trouble? Maybe both. (Column)

Saying she would eliminate private health insurance may win progressive votes for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren – but could alienate

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Not quite a front seat to a historic moment - the first public hearing in this impeachment inquiry, which is only the fourth ever to take place in U.S. history - but close 🙂 * Things kicked off as expected this a.m.: opening statements from House Intel chair Adam Schiff, D-Calif., ranking member Devin Nunes, R-Calif., and the witnesses. Chairman Schiff got the first turn at questioning, though most of it was conducted by Democratic counsel for the committee Daniel Goldman. * A few things worth noting: Democrats and Republicans are sticking with the talking points they've made throughout, but there was a visible push by Dems to highlight how withholding security assistance put Ukrainian lives at risk. Both witnesses have tried to present themselves as public servants who have no interest in partisan politics. And it really is fascinating to see how much more compelling and detailed this is when interviewers can go on for a long, uninterrupted stretch. * Chairman Schiff wrapped up his 45-minute block of questioning around 12:20 pm ET. After a 15-minute "five-minute" break, we resume with Rep. Nunes's turn at questioning. * #impeachmentinquiry #impeachment #capitolhill
View from the House Ways and Means Committee room, where the public phase of the #impeachmenthearings begins this morning. We're hearing today from Ukraine ambassador William Taylor and State Dept official George Kent. Festivities* to start at 10 a.m.! *Not to say that this is a joyful occasion - obviously it is not. But certainly exciting times in D.C.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff, head of House Intelligence Committee, gave their first press conference on impeachment since coming back from Congress's two-week recess. * Main takeaway: There will be NO vote in the full House on impeachment inquiry. In response to a reporter's question, Pelosi said they're not here to "call bluffs": "This is not a game for us. This is deadly serious." * New term you may be hearing: "Conditionality." As in (as Schiff put it): "We are also learning a great deal on the issue of conditionality - that is an effort to condition a White House meeting that was desperately sought by the Ukraine president." * There was one fun moment when Pelosi sat down in the front row with reporters as Schiff was speaking - probably expecting his remarks to run a little long, and deciding to rest her stilettoed feet. 👠 * Both pretty much refused to comment further once the presser was over. * Now rushing home to dinner + #DemDebates!
Went to Virginia Beach last night for a town hall held by Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria. She's one of the seven freshman Dems with military or intelligence backgrounds - Luria is retired Navy - who wrote an op-ed last month citing national security as their reason for supporting an impeachment inquiry. * Most of the few hundred constituents who showed up were supportive, but there were definitely dissenting views. (One dude, clearly disgusted, took off while she was defending her position.) I wrote a piece today looking at her district (VA-2) and what backing impeachment may mean for her. * Link in my bio! 🙂

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