Money can buy a lot, but it can’t buy everything. After all, Congressman David Trone put $62 million of his own money into his Maryland Senate campaign, yet it wasn’t enough to overcome Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and most of Maryland’s Democratic Political Establishment. With about 73% of precincts in, Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary with … [Read more...] about Angela Alsobrooks Prevails in Maryland Democratic Senate Primary, and the Surprising Presidential Debate News
2024 Elections
Money vs Endorsements: A Final Preview of the Maryland Senate Democratic Primary
The deep blue state of Maryland is the unlikely site of May’s most critical primary contest in the battle for control of the Senate. On May 14th, Congressman David Trone and Prince George County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will compete for the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s open Senate race. The winner will advance to a general election match-up with popular Republican … [Read more...] about Money vs Endorsements: A Final Preview of the Maryland Senate Democratic Primary
Dems Hold New York Congressional Seat in Special Election, Narrowing GOP’s House Majority
We had another New York Special House Election last night, although this one wasn’t quite as exciting as February’s contest. Previously, New York Democrats managed to flip disgraced Republican former Congresswoman George Santos’ seat and got a small measure of revenge in the state that powered the GOP to the House majority in 2022. This time, though, Dems were merely … [Read more...] about Dems Hold New York Congressional Seat in Special Election, Narrowing GOP’s House Majority
Rep. Summer Lee Wins Dem Primary Battle, While Haley Vote Raises Eyebrows & More: Recapping the Pennsylvania Primary Results
The Keystone State held its Presidential primaries last night, providing us with an early look at the electorate in this crucial swing state. As always we got an eclectic array of results, so without further ado, let’s dive in! With about 88% of precincts reporting, President Biden stood at 917,874 votes (93.1%) to Rep. Dean Phillips’ 67,926 (6.9%). Due to Pennsylvania’s … [Read more...] about Rep. Summer Lee Wins Dem Primary Battle, While Haley Vote Raises Eyebrows & More: Recapping the Pennsylvania Primary Results
Keystone State Primary Preview
The primary season’s been quiet for awhile now, but thankfully on April 23rd, we’re getting a host of intriguing matchups in the most crucial swing state of all: Pennsylvania. No Keystone State contest has gotten more attention than the Congressional primary out in Pittsburgh, where Rep. Summer Lee – the Squad member who first won office as a Bernie Sanders-endorsed … [Read more...] about Keystone State Primary Preview