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Alabama Republicans have been merciless in attacking Democrat Doug Jones over his stance on abortion in the U.S. Senate race. (Associated Press/File)

Roy Moore leans on abortion issue in Alabama

Alabama Republicans have been merciless in attacking the man some of them have dubbed "Abortion Jones," hoping to find reasons to rally a base they fear might stay home on Election Day rather than turn out for embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore.

November 30, 2017
FILE- In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe addresses a news conference concerning the white nationalist rally and violence in Charlottesville, Va. A group of Chinese investors is suing McAuliffe over his past work for troubled electric car maker GreenTech Automotive. The investors filed a lawsuit in Fairfax County last week accusing McAuliffe and Hillary Clinton's brother Anthony Rodham of milking their political connections to perpetuate a $120 million scam. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Terry McAuliffe gets sued by Chinese investors

A group of Chinese investors has filed a lawsuit against Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe accusing him of an immigration scam in the electric car company he helped found — dredging up his past dealings as a businessman and political player as he eyes a possible 2020 presidential run.

November 29, 2017
Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Henagar, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Roy Moore back on top in Alabama Senate race: Poll

Roy Moore has regained his footing in the Alabama special election for a seat in the U.S. Senate, according to a poll released Wednesday that showed the Republican has taken back the lead from Democrat Doug Jones.

November 29, 2017
Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam won a landslide victory earlier this month. Party activists are hopeful that they can erode the GOP advantage ahead of the census. (Associated Press)

Democrats focused on next round of redistricting

Ralph Northam's landslide victory in Virginia governor's race and Democrats' stunning gains in other state elections this month have given party activists hope of eroding the GOP's advantage ahead of the next round of redistricting.

November 26, 2017
Sen. Bernard Sanders identifies as an independent for voters back home in Vermont but caucuses with Democrats on Capitol Hill and is deeply invested in the party's politics. (Associated Press/File)

Liberals bail on Bernie Sanders in bid to launch new third party

The liberal activists who hoped to recruit Sen. Bernard Sanders to lead a new third party appear to have given up on the senator, dropping his name from their movement as they search for another champion to pave an independent path in the next presidential election.

November 22, 2017
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez becomes emotional as he speaks to reporters in front of the courthouse in Newark, N.J., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. The federal bribery trial of Menendez ended in a mistrial Thursday when the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked on all charges against the New Jersey politician and a wealthy donor. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Judge declares mistrial in Bob Menendez corruption trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey after jurors failed to reach a verdict -- but his peers in the Senate said he'll still have to face an ethics probe there.

November 16, 2017
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden prepares to kick off a book tour this week, just as Democrats think about whom they want to ride into the 2020 presidential election. (Associated Press/File)

Joe Biden 2020 campaign prospects excite Democrats

Of all the Democrats riding high after last week's election, perhaps nobody got more of a boost than former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, who seemed to do everything just right.

November 12, 2017
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is interviewed by a reporter at the Northam For Governor election night party at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Terry McAuliffe: Virginia will be next state to expand Medicaid

Virginia will be the next state to expand Medicaid under Obamacare, Gov. Terry McAuliffe predicted this week, saying the massive wins by Democrats in the commonwealth on Tuesday make it all but certain the GOP will have to cave on its long-standing opposition.

November 8, 2017