88-year-old Democrat abruptly ends campaign
Long-Serving Congressman Announces Retirement A congressman from Washington, D.C., has announced the end of his re-election campaign after 18 consecutive terms in the House. Democratic Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has served since 1991, is retiring at 88 years old. While many of his Democratic colleagues have praised his long career, some have expressed private […]
Alexander Vindman, who testified in the Trump impeachment, begins his campaign for the Florida Senate.
Alexander Vindman Launches Florida Senate Campaign In a surprising move, Alexander Vindman, the key witness in President Trump’s first impeachment, announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate on Tuesday. He’s aiming to carve out a path similar to that of his twin brother, who is already in Congress. Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, hopes […]
Initial actions by NYC Mayor Mamdani weaken the affordability message from his campaign.
New York City’s Mayor Face Affordability Dilemma Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City is pushing for a more affordable Big Apple for everyday Americans, but some of his initial actions seem to contradict that goal. In fact, shortly after taking office, Mamdani aggressively defended low-wage, unskilled delivery app workers. This has raised concerns among […]
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton concludes her campaign for re-election
Eleanor Holmes Norton Announces Plans Not to Seek Reelection in 2026 Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, an 88-year-old Democrat from Washington, D.C., has decided against running for reelection in the 2026 election. Her campaign submitted a closing report to the Federal Election Commission recently. On Sunday, Norton announced her decision, which was further confirmed on Monday […]
Candidate for comptroller unexpectedly holds Letitia James responsible for delayed campaign filings
Brooklyn Candidate Eyes Comptroller Position Amid Late Campaign Filing In Albany, a candidate from Brooklyn, Adem Bunkedeko, known for his past unsuccessful runs, is now vying to manage the state’s finances as comptroller. However, he hasn’t filed his latest campaign finances on time, doing so five days past the January 15 deadline. When questioned about […]
James Kirchick claims Harris campaign shows antisemitism in vetting Josh Shapiro
James Kirchick recently took aim at Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign team, particularly criticizing an inquiry made to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro during the selection process for vice presidential candidates. He alleged that the campaign asked Shapiro if he had ever acted as an agent for the Israeli government. In a Friday editorial in the Washington […]
Virginia Democrats Strategically Position Spanberger for Her 2028 Presidential Campaign
Virginia Gambit I find myself reflecting on Virginia again, though, believe me, there’s a broader context to consider. Narrowing down the Democratic candidates reveals a mix: a handful of women of color in leadership roles, two former intelligence agents masquerading as moderates, and a couple of white men. If we fully understood the corruption surrounding […]
Donald Trump guarantees extensive campaign travel for the GOP midterms
Even though he’s not running this year, former President Donald Trump has pledged to actively support Republican candidates during the midterm elections. While speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump discussed his intention to campaign extensively, aiming to help Republicans maintain their slim majority in the House and their control of the Senate. “We’re […]
Amy Klobuchar initiates her campaign for the Minnesota governorship to succeed the troubled Walz.
Klobuchar Takes Initial Steps Toward Gubernatorial Run in Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, a long-serving Democratic member, has begun her first moves in what is expected to be a campaign for governor in Minnesota, potentially in the 2026 election. These actions come shortly after Governor Tim Walz’s unexpected announcement to withdraw from his re-election campaign amidst […]
Klobuchar submits initial documents to campaign for governor in Minnesota
Klobuchar Takes First Steps for 2026 Gubernatorial Bid in Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, a prominent Democrat, has begun preparations for what appears to be a 2026 run for governor in Minnesota. This move comes in the wake of Democratic Governor Tim Walz unexpectedly deciding to exit his re-election campaign due to significant political turbulence stemming […]