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Pa. Democrat Bob Harvie sends cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, claiming defamation in campaign ads

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July 4, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

The Democratic nominee for a crucial swing seat in Pennsylvania is accusing the Republican incumbent of making categorically false and defamatory statements, the latest move as escalating attack ads circulate in the Bucks County district. ...

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Colorado Times Recorder

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· Jul 3, 2026

Did a GOP State Rep’s Post Attacking a Colleague Violate Legislative Policy?

A Republican state representative may have violated the legislature’s workplace conduct policy when he personally attacked a Democratic colleague in a public Facebook post endorsing the Democrat’s GOP challenger. On June 15th, in a poststate Rep. Scott Slaugh (R-Johnstown) called fellow legislator Sen. Tom Sullivan (D-Aurora) an “idiot, mentally incompetent and unstable.” The insults were part of Slaugh’s endorsement of Sullivan’s likely opponent, Danielle Lammon, who is leading her primary bid to become the GOP nominee for SD27.

Twitchy

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oh, HONEY: X Points and LAUGHS As Maine Dems Pretend They're SUPER DUPER Committed to Democracy (Video)

Oh, HONEY: X Points and LAUGHS As Maine Dems Pretend They're SUPER DUPER Committed to Democracy (Video)

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Republican’s wild FBI investigation claims backfire after Dem serves cease and desist

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) has been hit with a cease-and-desist warning from his Democratic opponent, who alleges that his campaign ads are spreading false and defamatory claims that he is under an FBI investigation. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the ads in question say that Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, the Democratic nominee in the []

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mamdani says Platner should 'drop out' of Maine race after sexual assault allegation

Democrats across the U.S. are abandoning their support of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, who denies the allegation, has so far not heeded the wave of calls to resign as the nominee. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

BingNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

États-Unis : Trump limoge des responsables électoraux et inquiète avec les élections de mi-mandat

Le président américain Donald Trump a limogé vendredi 10 juillet deux responsables électoraux démocrates, à quelques mois des élections de mi-mandat. Les démocrates l’accusent de vouloir « s’emparer d ...

Townhall

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Graham Platner Receipts on Dems Were Whipped Out...by a CNN Host?

The Graham Platner Receipts on Dems Were Whipped Out...by a CNN Host?

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Related coverage for "Pa. Democrat Bob Harvie sends cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, claiming defamation in campaign ads": Colorado Times Recorder — Did a GOP State Rep’s Post Attacking a Colleague Violate Legislative Policy?. Twitchy — Oh, HONEY: X Points and LAUGHS As Maine Dems Pretend They're SUPER DUPER Committed to Democracy (Video). DNyuz — Republican’s wild FBI investigation claims backfire after Dem serves cease and desist. Associated Press — Mamdani says Platner should 'drop out' of Maine race after sexual assault allegation. BingNews — États-Unis : Trump limoge des responsables électoraux et inquiète avec les élections de mi-mandat. Townhall — The Graham Platner Receipts on Dems Were Whipped Out...by a CNN Host?