Democratic Lawmakers Keep Obama at Distance in Campaigns
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Democratic Representative Larry Kissell’s district is within 10 miles of the Charlotte, North Carolina, arena where the Democratic National Convention will be held starting Sept. 4. Kissell isn’t planning to attend.
The lawmaker is among a growing number of Democrats in both chambers of Congress who are keeping their distance from President Barack Obama as they seek re-election this year in Republican territory.