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Celebs focus on Dems winning House in 11th hour midterms fundraising

With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some high-profile names are adding their voices to a flurry of fundraising pitches warning of the dangers of Republicans maintaining control of the House. A slew of famous faces — including Barbra Streisand, "West Wing" star Bradley Whitford, documentarian Ken Burns and scientist and TV personality...

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The Hill· Oct 20, 4:21 PMCelebs focus on Dems winning House in 11th hour midterms fundraising

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