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States can offer a lesson as GOP proposes deep cut taxes

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Gutting for Medicaid: With Donald Trump’s win, Republicans want to reform health care for poor and disabled Americans

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White's Truth in Textbooks campaign ensures anti-muslim sentiments continue. (Getty/Jim Watson)

For some reason, hate crimes against Muslims rose in 2015: FBI

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Struggling governors could hurt GOP’s Senate hopes

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In Senate races, candidates tackle the blame game

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Judge accused of hitting wife enters court program

Christina A. Cassidy

In this photo taken Sunday, June 8, 2014, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter, left, sits with his grandparents Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter during a church service in Plains, Ga. Religion offers a powerful connection with many in the South, and Democrats looking to halt Republican gains in Georgia, Kentucky and elsewhere are finding their faith to be a valuable asset. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (AP)

Faith offers valuable connection for Southern Dems

Christina A. Cassidy