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🗞️ Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) backs Schumer amid Democratic frustration Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday he continues to support Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader despite growing frustration within the party, saying the caucus remains united behind him. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Murphy said Schumer has a “very...

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