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    To the Point

    President Trump gives Democrats a rare opportunity

    After eight years of Barack Obama, the GOP has the White House, the Congress and state houses around the country. The Democratic Party 's in trouble. But there is a potentially powerful new asset: grassroots rebellion against President Trump. The question is, can the Democrats figure out how to use it?

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 24, 2017 • 1 min read

    After eight years of Barack Obama, the GOP has the White House, the Congress and state houses around the country. The Democratic Party's in trouble. But there is a potentially powerful new asset: grassroots rebellion against President Trump. The question is, can the Democrats figure out how to use it? All over the country, angry voters are looking for action and volunteering for local and state jobs, as leaders meet this weekend to choose a new Chair. But factions have developed to support different candidates. Will the Democrats overcome their notorious divisions or fall to fighting among themselves?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Luke Vander Ploeg

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

      NewsNationalPolitics

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    Democrats out of power, looking to win
    1. 1:21New executive order targets regulations with agency task forces
    2. 7:58President Trump gives Democrats a rare opportunityYou’re reading this
    3. 41:51Is 'headline stress disorder' real?
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