Democrats speak on expanding their majority in Denver
Rep. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaks at a press conference on the need for an expanded Democratic majority in Congress at a press conference in Denver on August 27, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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