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Centrist Senate Democrats Declare Independence from Obama

In the Congress, the Democratic majority is divided between liberals and moderates, who call themselves Blue Dogs and often vote with Republicans. In the Senate, the party had been more unified.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In the Congress, the Democratic majority is divided between liberals and moderates, who call themselves Blue Dogs and often vote with Republicans. In the Senate, the party had been more unified. President Obama says the financial crisis makes it more urgent than ever to take on expensive projects like healthcare, education reform and global warming. Today, a group of moderate Democratic Senators, led by Evan Bayh of Indiana, declared they have their doubts. Roll Call's Emily Pierce has more on this new challenge for President Obama.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Sonya Geis
Senior Managing Editor
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
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Centrist Senate Democrats Declare Independence from Obama

In the Congress, the Democratic majority is divided between liberals and moderates, who call themselves Blue Dogs and often vote with Republicans. In the Senate, the party had been more unified.

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To the Point

Centrist Senate Democrats Declare Independence from Obama

In the Congress, the Democratic majority is divided between liberals and moderates, who call themselves Blue Dogs and often vote with Republicans. In the Senate, the party had been more unified.

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