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Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader

NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Martin is in survival mode.

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What happened NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Martin is in survival mode.
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CenterKen Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Aug 2, 12:41 PM

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader

National Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin is said to be in survival mode. That’s how people close to the embattled leader describe his mindset.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 2, 11:24 AM

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader

NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Martin is in survival mode. Desperate to save his job as chair of the Democratic…

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Aug 2, 11:24 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 2, 11:24 AM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Aug 2, 12:41 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.