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Gabbard is known for her independent streak and willingness to challenge party lines as a former Democrat.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Other sentiment surveys, including the University of Michigan's surveys of consumers, have also improved in the aftermath of the Nov. 5 election, though along party lines.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The vote on the second measure, which included language about preserving the records but also demanded their release, was 204 to 198, also almost all along party lines.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Divided almost entirely along party lines, the chamber voted on Thursday 206-198 to shoot down Casten’s proposal — but that doesn’t mean the Gaetz report will never be seen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Other sentiment surveys, including the University of Michigan's surveys of consumers, have also improved in the aftermath of the Nov. 5 election, though along party lines.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The vote on the second measure, which included language about preserving the records but also demanded their release, was 204 to 198, also almost all along party lines.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Divided almost entirely along party lines, the chamber voted on Thursday 206-198 to shoot down Casten’s proposal — but that doesn’t mean the Gaetz report will never be seen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Party line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party%20line. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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