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The article discusses Democrats’ need to increase their opposition to President Donald Trump, with lawmakers facing pressure at local town halls. A recent NBC News poll revealed that 65% of Democrats want their representatives to hold the line against Trump, while others hope to elevate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez within the party. Additionally, some in the party are keen to jumpstart the 2028 primary, with the Florida Democratic Party chair urging prospective White House hopefuls to declare their candidacies earlier.
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Democrats are managing calls to push back more vigorously against President Donald Trump at town halls, with some already keen to jumpstart the presidential primary process. Sign up here to get this daily insight.
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Both Republicans and Democrats face demands at local town halls, especially since Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., backed a Republican government funding bill endorsed by Trump. Read more.
An NBC News poll reveals 65% of Democrats want their reps to hold the line against Trump. Despite initial skepticism, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is gaining favor within the party.
As the Democrats search for a strong messenger, few GOP lawmakers are holding town halls, facing backlash from earlier this year.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried urges prospective White House runners to declare sooner, giving the base a new leader to rally behind.
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