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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 813, Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the Armenian, and becomes a monk (under the name Athanasius). In 1806, James Smith, Irish-American lawyer and politician (born 1719) passed away. In 1825, Thomas P. Grosvenor, American soldier and politician (born 1744) passed away. In 1832, Charilaos Trikoupis, Greek lawyer and politician, 55th Prime Minister of Greece (died 1896) was born. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1897, Patrick Jennings, Irish-Australian politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales (born 1831) passed away. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1921, Former president of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the only person ever to hold both offices. In 1930, Mike Foster, American politician, 53rd Governor of Louisiana (died 2020) was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ministry Leader Wins GOP Governor Primary, While Other Religious Right Candidates Lose Legislative Races
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Both a Democratic Socialist and a Republican ministry leader who worked with James Dobson will be on Colorado’s ballot this November. But primary voters rejected candidates affiliated with Ryan Dobson and health-and-wealth preacher Andrew Wommack in last week’s state primaries.
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Off The Press
· Jun 27, 2026
Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana Senate runoff
Louisiana Republican voters face a pivotal decision this Saturday in a primary runoff that could reshape the state’s political landscape. Following the recent ousting of incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy—who was deemed insufficiently loyal to former President Donald Trump—Republican voters must now choose between Rep. Julia Letlow, a Trump-endorsed candidate, and state Treasurer John Fleming. Letlow []...Click to read more
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Trump-backed Letlow takes on John Fleming in runoff to replace Bill Cassidy
One of the country’s most contentious Republican primaries reaches its dramatic conclusion on Saturday as Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) takes on state Treasurer John Fleming in the Louisiana Senate runoff. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Senate leadership’s preferred candidate, won’t be on the ballot after placing third in the initial May primary. The two-way contest []
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Sen. Michael Bennet loses to Phil Weiser in Colorado governor primary upset
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A newly released poll of likely Florida Republican primary voters reveals a tightening race for governor, showing Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins climbing into a clear second place as frontrunner Congressman Byron Donalds sees his lead narrow. The survey of 934 voters, conducted from July 2 through July 6, places Donalds in the lead with 37.5 [] Donalds Leads But Collins Surges: The Ground Is Shifting In Florida’s Governor Race
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Democratic socialist gets new odds of beating GOP frontrunner in crucial swing state’s gubernatorial race
A new poll shows democratic socialist Francesca Hong leading Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, while prediction markets also raised her chances of winning the governor’s race in one of the nation’s most closely contested swing states. The contest to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers came after Donald Trump carried Wisconsin by less than one percentage point...
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· Jul 7, 2026
Pastors have more power to influence voters than politicians – Kumchacha
The founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Kumchacha has said that religious leaders play a more decisive role in determining election outcomes in Ghana than politicians.
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