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
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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
Key Nevada Contests Set for November, While Trump Receives Split Decision in SC and Dems Lose in TX
On November 8th, if you want to know just how bad a night Democrats are having, you almost assuredly will be able to tell simply by knowing what is going on in Nevada. Despite once being an important part of the Obama Coalition, the Silver State is slowly trending away from the Democrats. Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden both had trouble holding onto Nevada, with each winning … [Read more...] about Key Nevada Contests Set for November, While Trump Receives Split Decision in SC and Dems Lose in TX
Georgia Delivers Rebuke to Trump and Progressive Outrage in TX-28
Coming into May, we knew that several crucial GOP primaries would test just how strong Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party remains. After success with J.D. Vance in Ohio, the next few weeks were a mixed bag for Trump. On the one hand, Mehmet Oz holds a slim lead in Pennsylvania, and Ted Budd won in North Carolina. Nevertheless, several other Trump-endorsed … [Read more...] about Georgia Delivers Rebuke to Trump and Progressive Outrage in TX-28
As We Watch Razor-Thin PA Senate Race, A Rundown of May 17th’s Other Impactful Primary Results
May 17th was the most exciting primary day so far, and it’s not even over yet. At this moment, the GOP Senate contest in Pennsylvania between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick is still too close to call. As we await the counting of the final mail-in ballots throughout the commonwealth, Oz holds a tenuous 1,270 vote lead. Regardless of whichever candidate finishes in the lead, … [Read more...] about As We Watch Razor-Thin PA Senate Race, A Rundown of May 17th’s Other Impactful Primary Results