Markey, Moulton look to capitalize on antiestablishment mood in Massachusetts Democratic Senate debate

Bill Maher says 'Mark Twain' prize fits

As comedian Bill Maher picks up the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor he explains why comparing him to the iconic Twain makes sense. #MarkTwainPrize #BillMaher

Questions of age and experience dominate first debate between Markey and Moulton

Both lawmakers cast themselves as agents of change fighting against the Trump administration and a listless Democratic establishment. The post Questions of age and experience dominate first debate between Markey and Moulton appeared first on Boston.com.

How satire shaped American history

From Benjamin Franklin to The Onion, satire has long been a part of how Americans process politics and power. In this episode of In Pursuit of Happiness, Judy Woodruff talks to Sophia McClennen of Penn State University and Joshua Johnson of The Onion about the history of satire and its relationship with news and democracy today.

Three-time Trump Voter 'Insulted' By Congressional Bid Of Sean Duffy's Son-in-law

A three-time Trump voter says it's insulting that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's son-in-law is even running for Congress. Meg Ellefson, a Wisconsin podcaster and former drive-time radio host, has lived in the district for 20 years and voted for President Donald Trump three times. Now she's one of the loudest Republican voices against his chosen candidate. Republican candidate Michael Alfonso, 26, is running in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District — Duffy's old seat. I think it's insulting to people in the 7th that someone who lacks qualifications and any life experiences and any kind of demonstrable leadership skills or experience is even being touted as a candidate, Ellefson told the Associated Press. It's super aggravating to me. Duffy transferred 1 million from his old congressional account to Alfonso's super PAC and lobbied Trump to endorse him. [Duffy] is exploiting his Cabinet position and fame to influence an election and hand one of the nation's highest offices to his unqualified, 26-year-old son-in-law, Ellefson told Axios. She said she's utterly disgusted by this blatant manipulation of voters. read more

A Thomas Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure

'There have been times in American history when just about everyone would have considered themselves Jeffersonian.' The post A Thomas Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..