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Rep. Peter Welch enters Vermont Senate race, likely clearing Democratic field
Welch has at times been critical of Israeli policies regarding the Palestinians
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Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) during the House Energy markup of the House healthcare bill.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) announced Monday that he would seek to replace retiring Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT), entering the race as the odds-on favorite to win the seat and likely clearing the Democratic field well ahead of the August...