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Consumers’ Research deploying mobile billboards, new ad linking BlackRock CEO to China

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FIRST ON FOX: Nonprofit group Customers’ Analysis has launched a fleet of cellular billboards to parade its new advert marketing campaign in opposition to BlackRock.

4 cellular billboards are being dispatched Monday to circle the conference middle and Texas capital the place the Texas Unbiased Producers & Royalty Homeowners (TIPRO) shall be internet hosting a speech by BlackRock President Rob Kapito. 

“BlackRock and Larry Fink are out of the blue attempting to cozy as much as the oil and gasoline trade. They wish to faux they have not spent the final decade undermining America’s vitality independence whereas they proceed to construct up China’s economic system,” mentioned Customers’ Analysis Govt Director Will Hild.

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The six-figure advert marketing campaign slams the funding agency for its continued funding within the Chinese language economic system as its stranglehold on the U.S. housing market continues to drive actual property costs upward and because it criticizes U.S. companies for a scarcity of progressive values.

“You’d suppose an organization that has made it their mission to implement ESG (environmental, social and governance) requirements on American companies would apply those self same requirements to overseas investments, however BlackRock is not pushing its woke agenda on China or Russia,” Hild defined. “America’s shoppers know a liar after they see one, and Customers’ Analysis is not going to allow them to get away with it.”

The group has beforehand criticized BlackRock, the biggest asset supervisor on this planet, for “going woke” within the U.S. whereas investing closely in China.

BlackRock has prioritized investments in environmentally and socially acutely aware firms within the U.S. however has continued to pour cash into Chinese language firms that do not meet these requirements, Customers’ Analysis beforehand instructed Fox Information Digital.

Since China is taken into account a growing economic system and the US is a developed economic system, Chinese language firms are topic to much less strict pointers on inexperienced and fairness initiatives, placing American firms at a drawback, in keeping with Hild. 

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Customers’ Analysis is dispatching 4 cellular billboards to Texas on Monday focusing on BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
(Fox Information)

A New York Metropolis danger and funding administration titan, BlackRock is amongst a number of high-powered corporations accused of pushing working households out of the housing market and into leases, depriving them of capital and the chance to construct credit score and fairness.

Larry Fink, chief executive officer of BlackRock, takes part in the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit in New York Feb. 8, 2017. 

Larry Fink, chief government officer of BlackRock, takes half within the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit in New York Feb. 8, 2017. 
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In line with a Wall Avenue Journal report, BlackRock, led by billionaire Fink, is buying complete neighborhoods and changing single-family properties into leases. In cities like Houston, traders like Fink account for one-quarter of the house purchasers.

BlackRock didn’t instantly reply to FOX Enterprise’ request for remark.

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New York company unveils 100-foot 'Vote for Trump' sign, gets sued by Democratic mayor

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A 100-foot wide “Vote for Trump” sign in upstate New York is stirring controversy after the City of Amsterdam claimed it’s a big, glowing code violation.

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino told Fox News Digital he installed the sign on top of the old Fownes glove factory to symbolize the return of American manufacturing and what he calls “the triumph of the underdog against insurmountable adversity.” 

“I think that’s what President Trump did. He triumphed against massive adversity. He’s still doing that with bullets flying by his head,” Constantino said. “And we triumph too. Nobody thought we could build a massive sticker company or a massive tech company in upstate New York.”

But his company now faces adversity in the form of legal action by the City of Amsterdam to prevent the “displaying” and “illumination” of the pro-Trump sign, which is visible from the New York State Thruway. 

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Sticker Mule installed a 100-foot “Vote for Trump” sign on the tallest building in Amsterdam, N.Y.  (Sticker Mule)

According to court documents, the sign violates city code because it “presents a dangerous distraction and impacts traffic flow,” especially at night when it is illuminated. Local officials allege Sticker Mule was informed it would need a permit and several variances to install the sign in August, but the company never responded before the sign went up Oct. 1.

Constantino and his legal team contest the city’s claims. The CEO believes Amsterdam’s Democratic Party-endorsed independent mayor is anti-Trump and has vowed to fight a temporary injunction that requires the sign to be covered up. Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti did not respond to requests for comment. 

Dressed in a black T-shirt that said “Trump For Peace,” Constantino describes Sticker Mule as “the internet’s fastest growing printing company” with 1,200 employees in 39 countries. His online business began by making stickers but has since expanded to print T-shirts, buttons and magnets and even operates its own online store platform, Sticker Mule Stores. He is proud to report that Sticker Mule has created nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs in the U.S. over the past few years.

“I like to move fast and do interesting things,” Constantino told Fox News Digital. Success in business gave him the means to reinvest in his hometown of Amsterdam, and the Fownes factory was one of several buildings he bought and restored, filling them with machines and workers. 

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Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino speaks at an event in New York.  (Paul Antonelli)

“Fownes was a glove manufacturer that left my hometown when I was 2 years old in 1984,” he said, explaining that Amsterdam was “decimated” by job loss when the factory, with its iconic “Fownes” sign, closed its doors.  

“This Fownes sign for years symbolized American manufacturing going to China,” Constantino said. Now, the $150,000 “Vote for Trump” sign sits in its place, heralding a new era of American manufacturing jobs.

The impossible-to-miss sign attracted “major interest,” according to Constantino. To celebrate its installation, his political action committee, StickerPAC, plans to host a “Trump Sign Lighting Party” Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. A news release about the event says UFC superstars Henry Cejudo, Kelvin Gastelum and Tracy Cortez will join Constantino to speak and support the “historic event.” 

According to a representative for Constantino, House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is also expected to speak at the event. Stefanik’s office did not respond to a request for comment. 

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“The enthusiasm just went through the roof. We’ve got three UFC superstars that wanted to come see it. We’ve got people that want to come from all over the state of New York, people that want to fly in or drive in from all over the country, really, to see the sign get lit up,” Constantino said.

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The "Vote for Trump" sign in Amsterdam, New York is covered.

The “Vote for Trump” sign in Amsterdam, N.Y., has been covered after a court-issued injunction. (Paul Antonelli)

But the festivities may be cut short by legal action from Amsterdam. On Oct. 3, the city code enforcer sent a notice of violation to Sticker Mule that gave the company two days to remove the “Vote for Trump” sign. The city also requested an injunction from the Supreme Court of the State of New York to prevent the sign from being displayed.

“The affidavit claims, without evidence, that the city will suffer irreparable harm because the sign is a dangerous distraction for drivers due to its novelty and the fear that people will stop to take pictures of it,” said Sal Ferlazzo, general counsel for Sticker Mule. “The court, based solely on the city’s presentation and without any opportunity for me to respond, did initially grant a preliminary injunction and restraining order.” 

A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Until that time, the court ordered Sticker Mule to refrain from “displaying any sign and/or illumination of any sign on the roof of 26 Elk Street.” 

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On the advice of legal counsel, Sticker Mule has temporarily covered up the pro-Trump sign to comply with the court order.

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Pro-Trump sign on old Fownes factory in Amsterdam, New York

The illuminated “Vote for Trump” sign at 26 Elk St., Amsterdam, N.Y.  (@stickermule | Instagram)

“I think it’s deeply disturbing,” Constantino said of the city’s action. “I brought nearly a thousand jobs to my hometown, which was decimated when the Fownes company and other companies left. And I’m trying to do something positive, exciting for the community.” 

He suggested Mayor Cinquanti has “TDS” — Trump derangement syndrome — and is fighting the sign for political reasons.

“They do know that they are in violation,” Cinquanti told The Daily Gazette. “They’ve been cited, and we’ll just let that play out as we would with any code violation.”

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The mayor, who according to the newspaper has previously called Trump his least favorite president in American history, insisted the city’s objections to the sign are about safety, not politics. 

“I don’t care what the sign says, but distracting the attention of drivers on the freeway is something that needs to be looked at, and that’s what we’re doing,” he told the outlet. 

“Any sign that represents a hazard to the safety of drivers concerns me,” he added. “Anyone who violates city codes is an issue that we deal with, and we are in the process of dealing with it and trying to alleviate what I consider a hazard.”

Regardless of the city’s objections, Constantino said Monday’s event will continue as planned, “featuring UFC Superstars, Free Fish Filets, Cybertrucks and a beautiful Trump sign.”

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“The sign is a beautiful sign whether you’re a Democrat or Republican. The sign is a big win for upstate New York, a big win for Amsterdam, New York. It’s a beautiful and uplifting sign. And I think it’s going to become a major tourist attraction, especially if Trump wins,” Constantino said. 

“It’s going to be a unifying event. I’m inviting Democrats and Republicans alike to come watch me unveil the sign. We don’t want all the division going on in this country anymore.” 

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Column: Melania Trump supports abortion rights. Her husband doesn't. Will he get her vote?

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Column: Melania Trump supports abortion rights. Her husband doesn't. Will he get her vote?

It pays to listen to women.

Republicans have repeatedly ignored that adage, as evident in their demolition of Roe vs. Wade, opposition to IVF and contraception, and derogatory comments about “childless cat ladies” and “women past 50.”

Thursday morning delivered the biggest indicator yet that the MAGA party is losing female voters by the minute when former First Lady Melania Trump delivered a vehemently pro-choice message on her X account.

“Individual freedom is a fundamental principle that I safeguard,” she said in the video meant to publicize her new memoir, scheduled for release on Tuesday. “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth, individual freedom. What does my body, my choice really mean?” At the end of the 28-second ad, viewers see an image of the book’s cover and the option to “order now” from her website.

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So she won’t be voting for her husband?

It would appear so, given that her comments, delivered just one month before the election, run in direct opposition to former President Trump’s crowning achievement: ending the constitutional right to abortion. Twenty states ban abortion or restrict the procedure earlier in pregnancy since the Supreme Court (tipped to the far right by Trump’s appointment of three justices) overturned Roe vs. Wade in 2022.

Despite recent backpedaling, Trump has taken credit for toppling Roe vs. Wade, and a cornerstone of his 2024 platform is restricting women’s reproductive rights. As for what comes next in the lives of women forced to give birth, Trump has no discernible plan — not even a concept of a plan — for child care.

Melania’s rogue stance on a woman’s right to choose may prove to be the biggest blow yet to the MAGA party that’s struggled to win back female voters. Poll after poll shows a loss in support from women, as well as moderate and independent voters.

A recent NBC News national poll found a majority of voters (54%) said the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, would better deal with the issue of abortion, while 33% said the same of Trump. Overall, Harris has an “off-the-charts,” 21-point lead with female voters. And according to a New York Times poll, abortion has overtaken the economy as the single most important issue for women younger than 45.

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No wonder Republicans, Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are scrambling to soften their post-Roe messaging.

During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Vance and Democratic candidate Tim Walz, Vance lied and said he’d never been in favor of a national abortion ban. In an effort to promote a kinder, gentler version of the Republican Party, he said, “My party, we’ve got to do so much better of a job at earning the American people’s trust back on this issue where they, frankly, just don’t trust us. That’s one of the things that Donald Trump and I are endeavoring to do.”

Ms. Trump apparently didn’t get the memo. Or didn’t watch that debate.

On Wednesday evening, the British news site the Guardian published excerpts from her new memoir, “Melania,” with this bombshell: “Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body? A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes.”

Trump recently cast himself as a “protector” of women, saying at a rally in the battleground state of Pennsylvania that he will save them from even having to think about having an abortion. “You will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger. … You will no longer have anxiety from all of the problems our country has today,” Trump said. “You will be protected, and I will be your protector.”

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Seems Melania can protect, and advocate for, herself, thanks.

But are her sentiments genuine? Many a conspiracy theorist may wonder if this is a part of a calculated scheme, cooked up years in advance in the Mar-a-Lago Situation Room (aka the document-storage bathroom), to make MAGA appear more in touch with the feminine view. It’s possible, but unlikely. Planning, after all, requires stability.

Let’s suppose Melania is a warrior for women’s rights and she’s not trying to cash in controversy for book sales. Imagine the tension around the family dinner table, assuming they’ve dined together, let alone spent time in the same room, over the last eight years. It would explain the tension captured in photos from their rare and uncomfortable outings together in public. Melania looks like she’d rather be stuck in Ross Dress for Less than standing next to him.

In his presidential debate against Harris last month, Trump would not say whether he supported a national ban on abortion. But on Wednesday, he doubled down on the backpedal, posting an ALL-CAPS declaration across social media platforms: “Everyone knows I would not support a federal abortion ban, under any circumstances, and would, in fact, veto it, because it is up to the states to decide based on the will of their voters (the will of the people!).”

Melania isn’t willing to stand idly by as her husband flip-flops for votes. As the long-suffering spouse of The Donald, she has taken a stand.

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Is it weird? Absolutely. Chalk it up to one more bizarre twist in an election season full of hairpin turns. Or call it what it is: an internal breach in MAGA’s war against women.

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'Willful coverup': Democrat in key House race hit with ethics complaint that could derail campaign

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FIRST ON FOX: A Democratic House candidate in one of the most closely watched races in the country was the subject of an ethics complaint alleging that she had failed to act on allegations of sexual harassment and assault against a man working with her campaign.

Fox News Digital obtained a complaint filed with the state’s Legislative Equality Office against Janelle Bynum, running for Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, alleging that Bynum had failed to be a mandatory reporter of allegations against a man working for the PAC that staffed her State Representative campaign in 2022. 

The complaint also alleged that when confronted about the alleged actions, Bynum was dismissive and even threatened the individual who had reached out to her.

“During the 2024 primary election, I was contacted by an informant with information about Rep. Bynum and her willful coverup of a sexual assault of a minor volunteer who worked for her during the 2022 cycle,” the complaint reads. 

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Janelle Bynum is running for Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. (Fox News)

The complainant claims to have “personally spoken” with two former staff members who alleged that they had reported inappropriate sexual behavior by a field organizer “directly” to Bynum, along with two others associated with the campaign, “only for nothing to be done.”

“For me, the primary issue here is that all Legislators are mandatory reporters,” the complaint says. “Bynum received credible information regarding one of her campaign staff sexually harassing and assaulting young volunteers, and not only did she not report it, but she also threatened to report the person who blew the whistle. . . .”

In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Bynum campaign spokesperson said, “This attempt to smear Rep. Bynum is not based in reality. As a mom of two young women and a legislator who has spent her career advocating for others, Rep. Bynum takes this subject personally — which is why she flagged these accusations directly to the accuser’s employer, Future PAC, as soon as she was made aware of them after the 2022 election.”

“It’s also why she’s openly aided the Legislative Equity Office’s investigation into the matter. Rep. Bynum expected Future PAC to deal with these accusations fairly and swiftly and to ensure their employees’ well-being and safety. If Future PAC did anything less, that is unacceptable.” 

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The Bynum campaign shared an email exchange between Bynum and the Legislative Equity Office on September 20 in which the office told her she is “not being investigated” by the office.

However, two sources familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that state police have conducted interviews regarding the complaint which was recently forwarded to them in the last couple of weeks. The nature and scope of that investigation is not known at this time.

Fox News Digital obtained text messages between a former Bynum campaign manager and Bynum in which Bynum appeared to show little interest in bringing attention to the alleged impropriety against her former staffer.

“I asked you not to send me anything and I meant that,” Bynum says in a November 17th text in response to a warning from a former campaign manager about the staffer harassing women associated with the campaign. “I really can’t take anything else on my plate.”

The former campaign manager continued pressing the issue a few days later.

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The U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, D.C. (AP)

“While as unfortunate as this may be for you or [redacted] I am NOT siting (sic) by while someone like this gets off scott free treating young women abusively like that,” the former campaign manager texted Bynum on November 21, 2022. “If he gets a job down there this won’t be the last you hear of it I promise.”

Bynum responds by asking, “Are you threatening me?”

“Woah, easy there,” the former campaign manager responds. “I am promising you and anyone else that I am not OK with someone treating young women like that.”

“I’ll consider reporting your actions,” Bynum responded. “Thank you for letting me know.”

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In another text thread on November 14, 2022, a FuturePAC staffer says, “It’s best we handle telling Janelle” and says we will “certainly flag” the concerns.

It is unclear the exact date that Bynum flagged the concerns through the appropriate channels, but two sources familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that the accused staffer has continued to be associated with FuturePAC in the last couple of years and held a position with the Oregon State Legislature after the 2022 campaign. FuturePAC did not respond to an inquiry related to this allegation shared with Fox News Digital.

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The July 2024 complaint accuses Janelle Bynum of a "willful coverup of a sexual assault of a minor volunteer who worked for her during the 2022 cycle."

The July 2024 complaint accuses Janelle Bynum of a “willful coverup of a sexual assault of a minor volunteer who worked for her during the 2022 cycle.” (Oregon Legislative Equity Office)

The July 2024 complaint accuses Janelle Bynum of a "willful coverup of a sexual assault of a minor volunteer who worked for her during the 2022 cycle."

The July 2024 complaint accuses Janelle Bynum of a “willful coverup of a sexual assault of a minor volunteer who worked for her during the 2022 cycle.” (Oregon Legislative Equity Office)

Fox News Digital reviewed text messages between Bynum and a FuturePAC staffer between November 22, four days after the text exchange with the former campaign manager, and November 30 where she attempted to get him on the phone about an unspecified matter. 

Two sources familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that multiple staffers at FuturePAC, a campaign arm of Oregon House Democrats that staffs local campaigns, were aware of concerns and allegations against the individual during the campaign but told staffers it would be addressed after the campaign concluded. A spokesperson for FuturePAC denied these allegations.

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“To our knowledge, during the 2022 cycle no official complaints that would have triggered [an] investigation under the contract were made regarding the staff assigned to Rep. Bynum’s campaign,” a FuturePAC spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “FuturePAC hires and manages the campaign staff working on campaigns that we are supporting — as such, campaign staffers are FuturePAC employees, not employees of individual candidates. We take all allegations regarding staff conduct during campaign work seriously.”

“Our union contract agreement with the Campaign Workers Guild requires official complaints and investigations to be handled through FuturePAC — campaigns and candidates are not allowed to be responsible for investigations of any workplace conduct. To our knowledge, during the 2022 cycle no official complaints were made that would have triggered investigation under the contract.”

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Portland, Oregon (iStock)

Rule 27 of the Oregon State Legislature says, “Members of the Legislative Assembly … are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is free of harassment and to discourage all harassment in the workplace and at professional meetings, seminars, or at any event at which the Legislative business is conducted.”

Multiple state laws on the books in Oregon deal with state legislators being required to report allegations of sexual assault, specifically related to children and minors, and legislators are commonly understood to be mandatory reporters of such allegations.

Bynum drew criticism in 2019 from sexual assault survivors for voting against a bill that would have given more time for victims to sue by expanding the statute of limitations for rape.

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“It’s not popular to protect the accused, but it is our job,” Bynum said at the time.

A spokesperson for the Oregon State Police confirmed they have “received an initial complaint” regarding the July complaint against Bynum but would not comment “in regards to the status or scope of an investigation” or on where the complaint they received originated.

“Janelle is the only person in this race who has been a consistent champion for the underserved and underrepresented, and she’ll do what’s best for Oregonians in the halls of Congress,” DCCC spokesperson Dan Gottlieb told Fox News Digital. “Lori Chavez-DeRemer has no business lecturing anyone about standing up for victims and survivors.”

Congressional Black Caucus PAC Senior Advisor Chris Taylor told Fox News Digital that Bynum is not to blame for the complaint.

Janelle Bynum (Left) and her failed Democratic primary opponent Jamie McLeod-Skinner (Right)

Janelle Bynum (Left) and her failed Democratic primary opponent Jamie McLeod-Skinner (Right) (Janelle Bynum for Congress/Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Congress)

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“Future PAC and Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey ought to take responsibility for the alleged HR failures in their organization – We won’t tolerate politically convenient blame shifting on the only Black woman in the State House,” Taylor said. “As a mother, small business owner and dedicated public servant, Janelle has a track record of delivering for Oregon and we know she’ll do even more good for Oregonians when she gets to Congress.” 

A spokesperson for EMILY’s List told Fox News Digital that Bynum “is a mother and a state representative who has been a steadfast advocate for Oregonians throughout her entire career.”

“Throughout this election, Republicans have shamefully tried to smear Bynum’s record and this is just their latest attempt to distract from the extremist agenda Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her MAGA allies are pushing. We are proud to stand by Bynum and we are confident she will continue to stand up for Oregonians against Republican extremism.”

A source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that Bynum “would have received annual training on her duties as a mandatory reporter” making her certain of her “obligation to report this to law enforcement” and not to FuturePac.” 

“Her dereliction of duty is not on Fahey or anyone else.”

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Bynum is running against Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer in a race that some experts believe could tip the balance of power in the House.  

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