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Democrats -- emboldened by polling showing voters mostly blaming the shutdown on Republicans -- are banking on increasing public support in a prolonged standoff.

Arguably it has emboldened them by enhancing their powers.

Then the emboldened Israeli leader took a step too far in early September when he authorised an attack on Hamas leaders living in the Gulf state of Qatar.

“Today’s videos are just another manifestation that technology can be used to embolden us, to unify us,” Santa Ana said.

People like Hartle who have had to flee South Carolina to access abortion care warn that the bill would put more lives at risk — and embolden lawmakers in other states.