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Colorado Democrats seek to flip longtime GOP congressional seat

Democrats in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District are eyeing a chance at a longtime Republican stronghold in the state. Two Democrats – Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan – are vying to take on the district’s Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, for the November general election. The candidates are debating the economy, government accountability and veterans’ rights. []...Click to read more

What New York's primary upheaval means for Democrats: Join Friday's Whole Hog

Democrats are still feeling the political aftershocks of New York’s primaries on Tuesday night, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed victories. What could it signal for the party? Plus, what does it mean for 2028, and could Republicans see an opening? Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon and political editor Chris...

Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats’ dysfunction in Maine

NEW YORK (AP) — As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP’s fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief. For much of the year, Republican operatives have been quietly considering the real possibility that their party might lose [] The post Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats’ dysfunction in Maine appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Colorado Democrats face a test of how far left the party will go

Tuesday’s primaries could show whether last week’s progressive sweep was a New York-centric phenomenon or part of something broader. The post Colorado Democrats face a test of how far left the party will go appeared first on MS NOW.

RFK Jr. Offers Bribe For Iowa Politician To Drop Out

You know things are going badly for Republicans in Iowa when Republicans are already offering bribes to get Libertarians out of races expected to be close. And if this is any indication, Iowa's 2nd and 3rd districts look to be swinging in Democrats' favor. Source: Des Moines Register Rick Stewart, a Libertarian who is running for Congress in northeast Iowa's 2nd District, said he received a call from Kennedy on June 11 and provided a screenshot of the call log to the Des Moines Register. In a recording of the call with Stewart, Kennedy described himself as a liaison with the White House and told Stewart, if you want to work with us, I will be your advocate. The Register obtained the recording from Libertarian Party of Iowa Chair Stephanie Berlin, who sat in on the call with Stewart and recorded it.read more

North Carolina Republicans are anxious for more money to beat Roy Cooper

GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley trails in name ID and polling. That could change if Washington steps in.

Will the Socialist Sweep Come to Colorado? Far-Left Candidate Who Called 9/11 'Inevitable' Threatens 30-Year Incumbent Dem in Denver.

On the heels of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's (D.) socialist sweep in New York City congressional primaries, a far-left House challenger who called both the October 7 and September 11 terror attacks inevitable appears well-positioned to take down an established Democrat who has represented Denver for nearly 30 years.The post Will the Socialist Sweep Come to Colorado? Far-Left Candidate Who Called 9/11 'Inevitable' Threatens 30-Year Incumbent Dem in Denver. appeared first on .

Can Democrats Still Replace Graham Platner? Yes, But It’s Complicated

With Democrats abandoning Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after new sexual assault accusations dropped on Monday, the party is evaluating options on how to move forward with the general election less than four months away. There is still time for Maine Democrats to replace Platner on November’s general election ballot. If Platner were to withdraw ...

Who will replace Graham Platner after he drops Maine Senate bid?

Following a stunning fall from grace that caused Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner to drop off the upcoming ballot, the state of Maine is scrambling for a replacement. Many would-be Senators hope to fill the vacant spot, but do any stand a chance of defeating the long-term Republican incumbent? Platner’s scandalous exit Hopes for Platner’s...

Interesting Poll About the Dems From NY Voters...and Not in a Good Way

Interesting Poll About the Dems From NY Voters...and Not in a Good Way

‘Mark my words’: GOP strategist’s 2028 Vance prediction comes with a Trump-sized twist

An ex-Republican strategist is certain that JD Vance will run for president in 2028 with a “Trump on the ticket.” During an episode of The Bulwark Podcast, former top GOP strategist Stuart Stevens made it clear that he expects “JD Vance is going to be the nominee” on the Republican side for president in the []

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's sickness could affect US Senate after midterms

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Battle for Senate Is Looking Awfully Close

Republicans are ahead or close in the states that are crucial for Democrats to win the Senate in November's elections.

Some Thoughts on a Possible Big Primary Upset(s) in Colorado

We’ve got more primaries coming up tomorrow night, specifically in the state of Colorado. I must confess that it was...

What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control

After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come.

Patrick Dempsey Won't Run for U.S. Senate: 'I Gave It Real Thought'

Patrick Dempsey will not be scrubbing into the Maine Senate race anytime soon. “Over the past several days, I’ve been asked a question more than once: Would you ever run for the United States Senate?” the Grey’s Anatomy alum, 60, wrote in an op-ed published Wednesday, July 8, in the Portland Press Herald. “It’s flattering, []

Grey's Anatomy star could replace Senate nominee Graham Platner

Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw from his U.S. Senate race following sexual assault allegations by a former girlfriend.Following Politico's story published Monday, multiple Democrats withdrew their endorsements and the party cut financial support to Platner. With the nominee's anticipated withdrawal, Maine Democrats must rapidly identify a replacement to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. According to the Maine Wire, actor Patrick Dempsey, known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy, is being considered as an unlikely wild card candidate. Dempsy, 60, a Lewiston native, maintains strong Maine ties through his acting career and charitable Dempsey Center work. Political observers suggest Dempsey could attract national media attention, energize Democratic donors, and appeal to women voters, independents, and political outsiders. If Platner withdraws by July 13, Maine Democrats have until July 27 to select a replacement. This would give Democrats approximately two weeks to launch a statewide campaign.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Who might replace Platner if he drops out? Here’s what could happen.

Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement. The post Who might replace Platner if he drops out? Here’s what could happen. appeared first on Boston.com.

Socialists poised to make trouble within the Democratic Party: Byron York

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said the socialists who prevailed in New York’s primary are likely to create challenges for the broader Democratic Party. “Those Democratic socialists who were elected in New York, they’re gonna get elected to the House,” York said on Fox News’s America’s Newsroom Thursday. “Those districts aren’t going to []

Maine Democrats Want Their Nominee Out. There’s Just One Problem.

The Maine Democratic Party is working “around the clock” to replace Graham Platner, but as the Democrat Senate nominee, he has leverage—and he’s using it. A civil war is brewing in Maine. As calls continue for Platner to step down, he has stayed silent and continues to deny multiple allegations of sexual assault. According to...

The race to unseat Susan Collins is resetting around abortion

BANGOR, Maine — As Maine Democrats vie to replace Graham Platner in their state’s Senate race, abortion — a key weakness for Republican Sen. Susan Collins — is set to shape the next phase of the contest, which Democrats view as a prime pick-up opportunity. Collins, whose home state voted for Kamala Harris in the []

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Analysis: When Washington politicians can't go home again

WASHINGTON — While Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Washington this year, Washington has become a scarlet letter for members of both parties vying to be their state’s next governor. Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet was just the ...

Voter Backlash Revealed in Key States Trump Won in 2024

Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesNew polling shows Democratic Senate candidates closing the gap with Republicans in a series of states Donald Trump handily won in 2024, in a sharp warning to the president that Americans are not happy with the current state of the U.S.The New York Times/Siena polling indicates the Senate is up for grabs in 2026, even as Democrats face an unfriendly map to take the majority, as Trump is deep underwater with voters.The Senate is currently split 53-47, with Republicans in the majority. Democrats need to pick up four seats to flip it blue, but are zeroing in on a handful of states that offer the likeliest path, while also fighting to hold onto several Democratic-held seats in battlegrounds. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Democrats have nothing else left as they resort to petrol price attack

Heritage Senior Advisor and Research Fellow Allen Mendenhall discusses the political outlook ahead of the November midterm elections. “Nobody wants to see the Iranian regime in place; of course nobody’s rooting for that,” Mr Mendenhall told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “I think Americans had grown sceptical about foreign policy and adventurism, and they’d had a bad taste in their mouth after Iraq and Afghanistan. “Politics, in one week, is like a year, so if gas prices continue to come down and inflation gets under control, we could see a lot of surprises come November … that could lean in the Republicans' favour. “The Democrats are basically leaning on those things … because they have nothing else. The stock markets are breaking records every single week.”