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France's Macron acknowledges snap elections backfired

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that his decision to hold early parliamentary elections had caused instability in his New Year's Eve comments. “The power of clarity and humility” [me] At this stage, we recognize that this decision has created more instability than peace, and I fully acknowledge that,” Macron told the nation in a televised […]

Syria’s Jihadi Overlord Says No Elections for up to 4 Years

The head of al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which currently runs Syria, told Saudi media on Sunday that jihadists would hold elections for up to three years before drawing up a new constitution. He said he expected it could take four years. . Ahmed al-Sharah, formerly known by the jihadi name 'Abu Mohammed al-Jolani', […]

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to interfere in its national elections

German government officials said Monday that Tesla founder Elon Musk will represent the country's far-right party in the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing recent social media posts and a weekend op-ed that doubled down on his support. They accused him of trying to interfere. Musk is trying to promote his party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), as […]

German Parliament Dissolved, Setting Date For Feb 23rd Snap Elections

Germany will elect a new government seven months early after the acrimonious collapse of the previous one in November, the country's president confirmed Friday morning as the Bundestag was dissolved. It's time for a liberal democratic “competition of ideas” to find “the best solutions to the challenges of our time” including economic stagnation, mass immigration […]

Virginia Democrats see next month's special elections as first major test of 2025

Democrats are preparing for two special elections for the state Senate and House of Delegates in the Northern Virginia area next month that could set the tone for an election year with expected results in the commonwealth. Special elections for State Senate District 32 and State House of Representatives District 26, both in Loudoun County, […]

Obama Rebukes Those Who ‘Rig Elections and Weaponize the Justice System’

Former President Barack Obama claimed the moral high ground Thursday, warning that “one side” in politics is “trying to stack the deck” by stealing the election and politicizing the U.S. government. He declined to say which political parties fall under these anti-democratic principles, but added that they should be opposed. In a speech at the […]