Mazie Hirono wins Hawaii Senate primary, setting Dems up for much-needed November win
Hawaii Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono won handily in her primary election on Saturday, increasing Democrats’ chances of victory in November’s election. She was up against Clyde Lewman, a wood products salesman, and Ron Curtis, a retired engineer. Curtis ran against Hirono as the Republican Senate candidate in 2018, but lost to the incumbent Democratic candidate […]
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Mandates Paper Ballots for November Election
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) has issued an executive order requiring all voting in the November election to be done by paper ballot. Executive Order 35The bill, signed into law Wednesday, codifies election security procedures put in place under Youngkin’s administration. The order outlines several requirements for election integrity, including a “documented chain of custody” […]
Pelosi says some Republicans have told her Dems ‘have to beat’ Trump in November
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Republicans told her Democrats “have to beat” former President Trump in November’s election for politics to return to normal. Pelosi met with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell on Wednesday to discuss the new Democratic candidate, the attacks Trump has received from the far-right since taking office, and her recently published […]
Biden Claims He’s Worried About A ‘Peaceful Transition’ If Trump Loses November Election
This composite photo, created on October 22, 2020, shows US President Donald Trump (left) and Democratic presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden (Photo: Brendan Smialowski-Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) By Blake Wolf, OAN StaffWednesday, August 7, 2024 4:35 PM President Joe Biden has said he is concerned about whether there will be […]
[ ] wins Missouri primary race, set for November showdown
In one key race to watch this year, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and State House Minority Leader Crystal Quade are running as the Republican and Democratic candidates, respectively, to face off in the November election to replace Missouri Governor Mike Parson, who is not seeking reelection. Other Republican candidates included state Sen. Bill Eigel, Secretary […]
Key primaries in 4 states on Tuesday to set table for November Senate, House showdowns
Primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington state are taking place on Tuesday, setting the stage for major Republican and Democratic nomination contests that will set the stage for the battles for House and Senate majorities this fall. One hot race is in Michigan to replace retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, one of […]
Kamala Harris win in November will ensure MTA’s ‘success’: Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris’ victory in the presidential election would be key to saving the cash-strapped MTA following the repeal of New York City’s congestion pricing program. Jeffries, one of D.C.’s most senior Democrats, declined to say whether the federal government would continue to give billions of […]
Hunter Biden to be Sentenced Over Gun Crimes on November 13
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 13, 2024, for a gun crime conviction. CBS News report“Hunter Biden was convicted by a 12-person jury in June of purchasing and possessing a firearm while high on crack cocaine.” Hunter was convicted of one count of making a false statement regarding […]
[PREWRITE] Republican wins primary for Ruben Gallego’s House seat but remains long shot in November
Republican candidate Jeff Zinke, a Trump supporter, won Tuesday’s primary in Arizona’s heavily Democratic 3rd Congressional District. Zinke defeated Jesus David Mendoza, a 29-year-old software engineer and political newcomer who ran as a moderate Republican. Senate and House primaries are being held today in key Southwest battleground states The primary election to fill the seat […]
To win in November, Republicans must translate their message for the new GOP coalition
As the Boeing Dreamliner that is the Democratic 2024 presidential campaign disintegrates in mid-air, many of the Republican camps I speak to as a political consultant are on standby, munching on what might be called popcorn, waiting for the dust to settle. But Republicans won key Senate and House elections. Consistently poor performance Candidate Trump. […]