Shapiro wants a Dem fight in 2028 — without leading it

Michigan Democratic Senate primary narrows to one-on-one matchup 

In today’s issue: One of the most contentious Democratic Senate primaries this year is now set to be a head-to-head matchup between the two wings of the party. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) suspended her campaign Sunday after seeing a significant drop in polls. That leaves the contest between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and progressive former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed. The timing is critical, as...

MICHIGAN DEBATE UPDATE: 28 More Days of a Brutal Fight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michigan Democrat Senate candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, took the debate stage tonight for their first head to head match. Their messy primary was on full display as Bernie-backed El-Sayed surged to the left, forcing Chuck Schumer-backed Stevens on defense the majority of the time. “Abdul El-Sayed is a radical socialist who []

Josh Shapiro Actually Said This About the Democratic Party

Josh Shapiro Actually Said This About the Democratic Party

Congress Scrambles to Cover Cost of Iran War

As the administration seeks a boost in defense funding, Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are trying to figure out how to overcome opposition from Democrats and cover the cost of the Iran War. The funding debate could be a prelude to a larger a government shutdown battle ahead of the midterm elections. On Wednesday, the...

Is Jon Ossoff the Democrats’ best hope for 2028?

Is Jon Ossoff the Democrats’ best hope for 2028?

The Socialists are calling the shots. Jeffries’ days as ‘Leader’ are numbered.

After a brutal week for so-called ‘Leader’ Hakeem and establishment Democrats getting demolished by the radical socialists overtaking the party, the knives are already out for Democrat leadership. Senator Elissa Slotkin is now publicly questioning whether it’s time for Jeffries and Chuck Schumer to step aside. “The new Democrat primary litmus test is simple: satisfy the radical [] The post The Socialists are calling the shots. Jeffries’ days as ‘Leader’ are numbered. appeared first on NRCC.

Socialists bring New York momentum to Denver with challenge of 30-year incumbent

A House race in the blue stronghold of Denver has quickly become the next test of Democrats’ appetite for socialism as Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), a 15-term incumbent, fends off a challenger endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Voters in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District will head to the polls Tuesday to decide between DeGette and []...Click to read more

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 .

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.

Socialist primary wins could complicate Jeffries’ path to the speaker’s gavel

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has bristled at questions about his leadership should Democrats retake the House in November. But after a wave of insurgent primary wins from New York City to Colorado elevated left-wing challengers openly critical of the party establishment, and in some cases of Jeffries himself, the minority leader now faces []

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

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The Race to Be the First Democratic Primary State

How the debate over the first-in-the-nation primary became a battle over the future of the Democratic Party.

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.

Rep. Diana DeGette's allies drop another $1 million on ads to help her fend off primary challenge by Melat Kiros in Colorado

DENVER — A late infusion of another 1.3 million into the Democratic primary between U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and challenger Melat Kiros — most of it by DeGette’s allies — is the latest evidence the race may be closer than many political ...

No Big Whoop, Just the DSA Co-Chair LITERALLY Spilling the Tea on How Much They HATE Democrats (Watch)

No Big Whoop, Just the DSA Co-Chair LITERALLY Spilling the Tea on How Much They HATE Democrats (Watch)

Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating.

Rep. Diana DeGette didn’t take a socialist challenger seriously. Now she’s scrambling to convince voters she’s still the progressive pick. The post Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating. appeared first on The Intercept.

Democrat Drops Out of Michigan Senate Primary in Bid to Stop Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's abrupt exit from the race is being portrayed as a move by establishment Democrats to block El-Sayed from winning the primary. The post Democrat Drops Out of Michigan Senate Primary in Bid to Stop Abdul El-Sayed first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Time for Congressional Dem Leadership To Step Up & Step Aside

Time for Congressional Dem Leadership To Step Up & Step Aside

Will Moderate Democrats Head for the Exits? Will It Matter if They Do?

Will Moderate Democrats Head for the Exits? Will It Matter if They Do?

Gina Hinojosa calls out Gov. Greg Abbott for not accepting debate invitation

Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Austin Democrat running to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, is calling out her Republican rival for refusing to accept her invitation to an October debate. “Abbott owes it to the voters to have a real debate about who has a stronger vision for the future of our great state,” Hinojosa’s campaign [] The post Gina Hinojosa calls out Gov. Greg Abbott for not accepting debate invitation appeared first on San Antonio Current.

A Reckoning Over the Democratic Party’s Future Is Coming—the Question Is When

Democrats' left and center keep winning—but in different places, letting the party defer a fight until 2028. But it could come sooner.

Gov. Shapiro’s Denial of Great American State Fair Booth in DC Highlights Importance of Local Elections

Gov. Shapiro’s Denial of Great American State Fair Booth in DC Highlights Importance of Local Elections

I’m no longer a Republican, I am a proud independent (who votes a straight Republican Party line in every election)

I wonder how many people are going to fall for this one: Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson says he’s “out” of the Republican Party moving forward, arguing the GOP no longer reflects his views. Why it matters: The public split underscores growing fractures inside the broad MAGA coalition President Trump built, as his Iran war and handling of the economy continue to divide Republicans. What [] The post I’m no longer a Republican, I am a proud independent (who votes a straight Republican Party line in every election) appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Anthony Koch: I’m a Conservative who wants to win! That doesn’t make me a Liberal

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Progressive primary wins challenge Democrats ahead of midterms

Wins by progressive candidates in several Democratic primaries have energized the party’s left wing but raised concerns among establishment Democrats, who fear Republicans will use the victories to portray the party as increasingly radical. Reuters national political correspondent Tim Reid has more. #democrat #primary #usa #politics #midterms

Carlson, MTG Begin Planning to Build a Third Party

Podcaster Tucker Carlson and former GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene have bolted the establishment GOP, and say it’s time for a third party. ... The post Carlson, MTG Begin Planning to Build a Third Party appeared first on The New American.

First Draft: In Michigan, the War for the Democratic Party Is On

Reactions to Mallory McMorrow's exit showed most know Abdul El-Sayed is a stronger candidate than Haley Stevens. Meanwhile, in DC, the madman in the White House was ranting about crowd sizes again.