Ashley Etienne

Former Senior Presidential Advisor; CBS news political contributor

Former senior advisor to Presidents Obama and Biden, Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi; and CBS news political contributor

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With 23 Senate seats up for election, Democrats are worried. Does the vice presidency matter in an election?

Democrats face uphill battle in 2024 Senate race

With 23 Senate seats up for election, Democrats are worried. Does the vice presidency matter in an election?

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