Article snippet: <?EM-dummyText [This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story.]> State Representative Jeff Sanchez, who as Ways and Means chairman has one of the most powerful positions in state government, lost to challenger Nika Elugardo. While Lori Trahan claimed victory — she said she was “confident that I am your Democratic nominee” — Dan Koh was already preparing to petition local election officials. Ayanna Pressley is the latest political wunderkind to topple an entrenched politician. On Wednesday, she called it “surreal.” Trump slams ‘gutless’ New York Times ‘resistance’ op-ed political notebook The next book to take on President Donald Trump isn’t focused on Russia or tax policy. It’s about his golf game. Barack and Michelle Obama will headline events across the country, focusing especially on get out the vote efforts and on aiding Democrats in vulnerable districts. Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley defeated Michael Capuano on a promise to help spearhead the fight against President Trump, and to make the Democratic Party more responsive to a diverse constituency. President Trump railed against the op-ed on national TV, calling it a “gutless editorial” before turning his ire on the publication itself late Wednesday afternoon.... Link to the full article to read more