Leaders who take principled stands often pay a political price.
Tag: Murkowski, Lisa
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Pitching G.O.P. on Gay Marriage Bill, Tammy Baldwin Leaves Nothing to Chance
The second-term Democrat was the first openly gay woman elected to Congress. Now she is leading the effort to rally Republican support for legislation that would protect marriage equality nationwide.
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Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Considered Dead on Arrival, Gains New Life
The larger-than-expected G.O.P. vote in the House in support of legislation to codify marriage equality caught both parties off guard, suggesting there could be a narrow path to enactment.
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Can Lisa Murkowski Fend Off Kelly Tshibaka in Alaska?
Supporters of the senator hope that the state’s unique nonpartisan primary system will help her, but allies of Tshibaka, a Trump-backed challenger, see a path to victory.
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Gun Bill’s Progress Reflects Political Shift, but G.O.P. Support Is Fragile
Only two of the 14 Republicans who broke ranks to support taking up gun legislation are facing voters this year, showing how difficult such deals could be in the future.