Nov 4th, 2009 - Washington Post
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President Obama's top advisers closed ranks around their boss Wednesday, declaring themselves unconcerned by Tuesday night's Democratic losses as they attempted to insulate the president from any political damage to his reputation and his legislative agenda.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters that the president viewed the Republican victories in New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races as referenda on local issues that reflect little on his policies in Washington.
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Nov 5th, 2009 - Washington Post
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Nov 5th, 2009 - CNN
Washington (CNN) -- The push to overhaul health care received a major boost Thursday as the American Medical Association and AARP endorsed legislation drafted by top House Democrats.
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Nov 5th, 2009 - New York Times
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Nov 4th, 2009 - MSNBC
WASHINGTON - The White House distanced itself Wednesday from Democratic losses in two states, saying the races for governor hinged on local issues and were not a referendum on President Barack Obama.
Democrats get warning shot for 2010 elections
Nov 4th, 2009 - Reuters
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