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Shutdown kick-starts the 2020 congressional campaign

While it’s impossible to predict what issues will dominate the campaign trail 22 months out from Election Day, the partial government shutdown could be an early test for both parties’ 2020 messaging.

Trump rolls out new slogan for border wall on 33rd day of government shutdown

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Trump rolls out new slogan for border wall on 33rd day of government shutdown

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