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IRVINE, Calif. — Democratic lawmakers, members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, and allied organizers and activists are kicking off a multipronged public relations campaign aimed at ensuring voters understand — and appreciate the benefits of — the $700-billion climate-change and drug-prices bill that Biden signed Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — The debate over the sweeping climate, health and tax bill passed by Senate Democrats last weekend is already moving to the campaign trail, even before the House has cleared it for President Joe Biden’s signature.

Republicans attacked the reconciliation package, which Democrats say could reduce inflation and bring down the cost of prescription drugs.

DENVER — When Democrats candidly assess the party’s prospects for November, their responses range from bad to awful to curled up and whimpering in a fetal position.

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

Construction company owner Joe O'Dea, who opposes an outright abortion ban, won the GOP Senate nomination in Colorado.

The Colorado GOP Senate primary pits a moderate against a conservative whom Democrats would rather face.

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion

A U.S. Senate candidate in Colorado, Joe O'Dea, is a rarity in the Republican Party as a supporter of abortion rights

Three candidates are running in the Republican Party primary for U.S. Senate in Colorado on June 28, 2022. Ron Hanks and Joe O’Dea have led in media attention and fundraising. Daniel Hendricks is running as a write-in candidate.

DENVER — Construction CEO Joe O’Dea has topped $1 million in how much he’s loaned or directly contributed to his campaign for U.S. Senate, adding another contrast to his race against poorly monied rival state Rep. Ron Hanks.