COVER STORY

Lawmakers From Purple Districts Walk Thin Line

Serving a district that went for the other party's presidential nominee can force congressmen to make tough choices.

by Richard E. Cohen and Brian Friel

Saturday, April 18, 2009


Both Democratic and Republican leaders in the House can expect to face challenges in the months ahead as they try to manage their flock of members from divided districts.

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