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• Josh Shapiro dings Obama over infamous 'bitter' comments in 2008, saying he 'insulted' voters - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said former President Barack Obama's 2008 'bitter' comments and Hillary Clinton's "deplorables' remarks pushed away voters.
• Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows - Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor as the likely Democratic primary frontrunner despite baggage from his 2022 Senate race loss.
• Democrats’ anger at federal government hits record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll - Americans' emotional divide over federal government reaches historic levels with only one-in-five trusting government to do right, according to new Pew Research Center polling.
• Virginia Democratic senator says uniformed military 'may help save us' from Trump - Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner told MS NOW's "Morning Joe" on Wednesday that the uniformed military might "help save us" from President Donald Trump.
• Democratic strategist says Tennessee nominee was ‘fringe of a fringe,’ doomed party's chances - Welcome's "Deciding to Win" report authors are urging Democrats to moderate positions on cultural issues after the Tennessee special election loss, warning against "fringe" candidates.
• House Dem pardoned by Trump reveals whether he will switch political parties - Moderate South Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar revealed his feelings about his pardon by President Donald Trump and addressed whether he will be switching parties.
• Latino Texas Dem congressional candidate calls out AOC for her use of term 'Latinx' - Latino musician and Texas Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido called out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her use of "Latinx" during an appearance on CNN Wednesday.
• Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map - Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.
• Trump announces pardon for Democratic Rep Henry Cuellar - President Donald Trump announced a “full and unconditional pardon” Wednesday for Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife, Imelda.
• Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory - Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.