From the late summer of 2021 to the early summer of 2022, Republicans seemed poised for a midterm wave on par with their 2010 and 2014 victories. Heading into the fall, however, it appears the vibe has shifted. Tuesday night, in a special election to fill the remaining term in New York’s 19th District, Democratic nominee Pat Ryan prevailed over Republican Marc Molinaro. Ryan … [Read more...] about In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
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Cheney Soundly Defeated in Wyoming As Trump Scores Proxy Victory
Congresswoman Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican critic since the failed January 6th insurrection, handily lost her primary to a Trump-backed candidate last night. Lawyer Harriet Hageman, who had the support of former President Trump, triumphed with 113,025 votes (66.3%). Meanwhile, Cheney received just 49,316 (28.9%). The past few years were quite a journey … [Read more...] about Cheney Soundly Defeated in Wyoming As Trump Scores Proxy Victory
Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
It seems weird to say just hours after the FBI raided Donald Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago, but last night was a good night for the former President. Trump’s chosen candidates won two contested primaries yesterday, including a potentially crucial nomination in swing-state Wisconsin. Meanwhile, one of the most progressive Democrats in the nation survived her own surprise primary … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope
In the absolute heartland of the nation, ruby red Kansas, pro-choice activists scored a huge victory and made Democrats optimistic for the first time in months. A statewide referendum that would potentially allow the Kansas legislature to limit and/or ban abortion was defeated last night, the first major electoral test since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned … [Read more...] about Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope
Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
It’s been a long July for political junkies everywhere. After two months jam-packed with primaries, July featured just one such contest. That’s all about to change, however, with August just around the corner. On August 2nd, primaries will take place in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. Among these primaries are some of the most anticipated … [Read more...] about Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch