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A Wisconsin Democrat Staffer Wants to Kill Republicans, and Guess Which Democrat Candidate Follows Him

Townhall

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July 2, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
A Wisconsin Democrat Staffer Wants to Kill Republicans, and Guess Which Democrat Candidate Follows Him
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Fox News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide after primary victories

Democratic Socialists of America target Colorado, Michigan, and Wisconsin primaries after DSA-backed candidates ousted incumbents in New York City.

Attack the System

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Far Left Understands Something Republicans Don’t…Here’s Why It Matters

Emily Jashinsky examines the rise of Democratic Socialist candidates, arguing that while they have tapped into widespread frustration with the status quo, they also hold policy positions that could become major liabilities in competitive elections. She contends that Republicans should focus less on labeling these candidates as socialists [] The post The Far Left Understands Something Republicans Don’tHere’s Why It Matters first appeared on Attack the System.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Democratic candidates for Michigan Senate seat to face off in debate

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It's debate week in Michigan. On Tuesday, Democrats vying for their party's nomination to be the state's next senator will face off in a debate hosted by WOOD TV8. Debate coverage kicks off on WOOD TV+ and woodtv.com at 6:30 p.m. EDT with News 8 political reporter Rick Albin. The...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid: What that means for Democrats

Democrats are scrambling to field a candidate as popular as Platner to clinch Maine in the midterms.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

Jacob Frey backs Angie Craig for Senate over more progressive Peggy Flanagan

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey weighed into the Minnesota Senate race with an endorsement for the Democratic primary‘s more centrist candidate, Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), ahead of the state’s Aug. 11 primaries. “Angie is relentless,” Frey wrote in his endorsement statement. “She’s tough, she’s tested, and she is exactly who we need in Washington. I met []

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 9, 2026

Post Platner: Maine Democrats’ Loser Line Up

Following Chuck Schumer’s orchestrated effort to take out progressive favorite Graham Platner, Maine Democrats are now navigating an unprecedented, messy, crowded nominating process. The long line up of losers ready to take on Platner’s “values and vision” is filled with candidates Mainers have already rejected: “Susan Collins has defeated every DC-anointed candidate Chuck Schumer has []

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Related coverage for "A Wisconsin Democrat Staffer Wants to Kill Republicans, and Guess Which Democrat Candidate Follows Him": Fox News — Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide after primary victories. Attack the System — The Far Left Understands Something Republicans Don’t…Here’s Why It Matters. The Hill — Democratic candidates for Michigan Senate seat to face off in debate. Al Jazeera — Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid: What that means for Democrats. Washington Examiner — Jacob Frey backs Angie Craig for Senate over more progressive Peggy Flanagan. National Republican Senatorial Committee — Post Platner: Maine Democrats’ Loser Line Up