Democrats and Republicans are sparring over the impact that the Obama administration’s latest delay on deciding whether to approve the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline will have on the 2014 elections.

Environmental organizations and Democrats say the delay will have little effect in tight Senate races in November, while GOP-aligned groups are arguing it underscores that pro-pipeline Democrats have little power in their party.

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