Of Course JD Vance’s Biggest Political Role Model Is the Guy Who Got Run Out of Office

Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from the left, according to Decision Desk HQ. Torres, who has increasingly found himself at odds with the progressive wing of his party, defeated former state assemblyman Michael Blake, all but securing reelection this November. Blake...

Ritchie Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from the left, according to Decision Desk HQ. Torres, who has increasingly found himself at odds with the progressive wing of his party, defeated former state assemblyman Michael Blake, all but securing reelection this November. Blake []...Click to read more

Millie Leeds promises ‘more connected’ voter outreach as Duval Democrats’ Chair

Ahead of a pivotal election cycle, a new leader takes the reins. The post Millie Leeds promises ‘more connected’ voter outreach as Duval Democrats’ Chair appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The Guy Who Nearly Beat DeSantis Is Now Facing A Felony Meth Charge

Andrew Gillum, who narrowly lost the 2018 Florida governor's race to Ron DeSantis, has now been formally charged following an arrest in Alabama, escalating his legal troubles into serious criminal territory. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

Newsom defends backing socialist candidates, calling party divides ‘healthy’

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is brushing aside concerns among some Democrats over the rise of socialist candidates, saying he will campaign for whoever wins the party’s nomination as Democrats work to retake the House of Representatives. The comments come as Newsom has spent months positioning himself as a pragmatic Democrat ahead of a likely 2028 []

His Boss Fired Him for Being Late Once When His Car Broke Down — Then Immediately Hired Him Back at a 25% Raise

His boss turned from a villain to a hero in just seconds. The post His Boss Fired Him for Being Late Once When His Car Broke Down — Then Immediately Hired Him Back at a 25 Raise appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.

Eric Swalwell. Tony Gonzales. Now, Graham Platner. The battlefield that is this midterm election season is riddled with the campaigns of men felled by their pasts and by inescapable allegations of abuse of power and sexual violence. Even the legacy of an icon, Cesar Chavez, was shattered in a matter of days. Nearly a decade []

Vicente Gonzalez Is A Lost Cause

Democrats are in full-blown disarray, and out of touch Vicente Gonzalez knows he is running out of lifelines. After getting outraised by Republican Eric Flores, Gonzalez is lashing out at his own party and calling fellow Democrats “selfish” for not ponying up more money to save sinking campaigns like his. “Out of touch Vicente Gonzalez is the political equivalent of a [] The post Vicente Gonzalez Is A Lost Cause appeared first on NRCC.

California unions want to unwind a landmark pension reform. Who will foot the bill?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The 1998 election of Gray Davis as governor was something of a fluke. Davis had climbed the political ladder one rung at a time, from serving as Gov. Jerry Brown’s chief of staff to a seat in the state Assembly, then a stint []

Jim Hightower on Texas Politics and What’s Next for the Country

Jim Hightower on Texas Politics and What’s Next for the Country Kurt Stand Fri, 07/10/2026 - 09:44

Trojan Horse Politicians

Photo Credit: American ThinkerThere’s a particular dangerous breed of dishonest Democrat politician who speaks in moderate terms to get elected, only to govern as a radical.

Jerry Nadler is Still Campaigning

John Nichols His name isn’t on the ballot, but the congressman is pouring his heart and soul into electing Micah Lasher to succeed him in Congress. The post Jerry Nadler is Still Campaigning appeared first on The Nation.

Governor Newsom Urges a National ‘Billionaires’ Tax’ While Fighting One Here in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is considering a run for president as he approaches the end of his term, called for a national billionai...

Now investigating: FBI probes Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s taxes * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff

Source link Jennifer Siebel Newsom It’s no secret that California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an extremist who has mismanaged his state’s economy into trouble, has aspirations for 2028 or beyond when

FBI Embedded Wired Informant Inside Newsom’s Admin, Lawyer Says

A Democratic operative with deep ties to California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration secretly recorded conversations for the FBI as part of a corruption investigation that has since expanded to scrutinize the governor, his wife, and members of his inner circle, The New York Post reported on Thursday. Alexis Podesta, a power broker who has ...

Vance’s Goons Secretly Knife Biggest 2028 Rival

Nathan Howard / Nathan Howard/REUTERSJD Vance’s camp has opened fire on the rival standing in the way of his 2028 dreams.Although Vance, 41, has kept the door open to a presidential run and polls have consistently shown him as the Republican favorite, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has complicated the vice president’s path to the nomination by drawing encouragement from President Donald Trump and GOP donors.Now, Vance’s circle is taking swings at Rubio, 55, even going so far as to declare that the secretary of state won’t be running.Read more at The Daily Beast.

29-year-old takes on 15-term incumbent...

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Nigel Farage’s ‘Pro-Sleaze’ By-Election Is A Sign Of Terminal Weakness

The Reform leader's desperate decision to call a back-me-or-sack-me by-election is a sign of a politician who knows he is finally being exposed for the man he really is, argues Adam Bienkov

Graham Platner’s Point of No Return

Following an allegation of sexual assault, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine is considering his future. What would his exit mean for the race, and for the broader direction of American politics?

REBNY taps Fried Frank partner Jonathan Mechanic as new chair

The Real Estate Board of New York has chosen attorney Jonathan Mechanic, a partner at Fried Frank who runs the firm’s real estate department, as its next chair. At the start of 2027 Mechanic will succeed current Chair Jed Walentas, CEO of Two Trees Management, REBNY announced Tuesday. “To be the first practicing attorney elected Chairman of REBNY in its storied history is one of the greatest honors of my career. I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of icons like Burt Resnick and Lew Rudin, and current giants like Jerry and Rob Speyer, Douglas Durst, and my immediate []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Shapiro Slams Recent NY Socialist Wins and Warns Battle for the Party is Coming

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tore into New York socialist congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier and warned that a battle is brewing for the soul of the Democratic Party. “Her district voted for her, but I have profound differences from that particular candidate,” Shapiro (D) bluntly told CNN’s, “State of the Union.” “And she’s not someone [] The post Shapiro Slams Recent NY Socialist Wins and Warns Battle for the Party is Coming appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Stephen Goss: The disgrace of Jeffrey Donaldson has grave lessons for his party, his politics and further afield

His downfall exposes something deeper about the political culture that elevated him, trusted him, and made him so central to the movement he led. It lies in what his case reveals about the habits, assumptions, and weaknesses of party politics more widely. The post Stephen Goss: The disgrace of Jeffrey Donaldson has grave lessons for his party, his politics and further afield appeared first on Conservative Home.

Organizing to Win: Bernie & Tina Smith for Peggy Flanagan

The time for status quo politics and incremental change is over. We need leaders in Congress like Peggy Flanagan who will stand up against the oligarchs and fight for working people.