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El-Sayed Hits Back at GOP’s Islamophobic Attacks: “That’s the Best You Got?”
“I spent years hunting terrorists,” El-Sayed opponent Mike Rogers said after the primary.
Beshear Rejects Notion That a “Deadline” Has Passed to Replace McConnell
The Kentucky Republican senator has not made any public appearances since June.
Voters Reject GOP “Power Grab” Referendum Measures in Kansas and Missouri
GOP-sponsored measures in both states went “down in flames,” observers of the elections noted.
Abdul El-Sayed Triumphs Over Haley Stevens in $60M Loss for AIPAC, Corporations
The result represents a seismic win for the growing progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed Surges in Michigan Senate Primary Polls Despite Big Spending by AIPAC
The pro-Israel group has spent record amounts to back Haley Stevens against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed.
Missouri Ballot Measure Attempts to Undermine Voters’ Influence Over Policy
If passed, Amendment 4 could make it substantially more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to succeed.
Swing District Voters Want Major Change. That Could Help Democratic Socialists.
Two-thirds of voters said that “the country’s political and economic systems need fundamental change,” the poll found.
Democrats Call for an Ethics Investigation Into GOP Rep. Max Miller
The congressmember from Ohio is facing allegations of domestic abuse as he runs for reelection.
Stevens Posts Bizarre, Racist Rant Against El-Sayed as He Surges Ahead in Polls
The Stevens campaign has already faced scrutiny over some of her backers’ racist and Islamophobic messaging.
Elon Musk’s Super PAC Plans to Spend Up to $120 Million in Midterm Races
The spending will likely target “get out the vote” efforts for Republican candidates in multiple House and Senate races.