Her children scooted onto chairs beside her as she sat at the table, each leaning close to her radiant good will.

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Rep. Bob Etheridge, a freshman Democrat from a Republican-leaning district in North Carolina, is a good example of a vulnerable "Blue Dog Democrat, " a moderate Southerner.

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In light of somewhat strained relationship with the US and Europe, Ukraine, still leaning towards European integration, wants to make a good impression.

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But a left-leaning lawyer friend, and Giants fan, made a good argument that subverts the stereotype.

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That would leave them with a good chance of playing kingmaker in an endless series of left-leaning or right-leaning coalition governments.

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Meanwhile, a litany of left-leaning advocacy groups spoke out on the senators' plan, praising it as a good first step but cautioning against harming the rights of workers.

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