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Townhall
· Jun 23, 2026
Josh Shapiro Actually Said This About the Democratic Party
Josh Shapiro Actually Said This About the Democratic Party
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion
Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...
Twitchy
· Jul 8, 2026
Totally Hitlarious: Chris Murphy Worries About Dem Party’s Credibility If Platner Isn’t Properly Replaced
Totally Hitlarious: Chris Murphy Worries About Dem Party’s Credibility If Platner Isn’t Properly Replaced
The Daily Signal
· Jul 7, 2026
Filthy Rich Democrats JB Pritzker, Ro Khanna Attack the Wealthy
Democrats are at a crossroads as Democratic Socialists of America candidates win primaries, even unseating incumbents. Particularly vexed are well-off Democrat politicians as the DSA engages in its war against the wealthy. Two prime examples: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and California Rep. Ro Khanna. Pritzker is a billionaire in a party that demonizes wealth. Khanna,...
RedState
· Jun 27, 2026
The Dems Are Going to Lose Their Minds Over This Bill Maher Show With JD Vance
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National Republican Senatorial Committee
· Jul 5, 2026
NRSC Statement on Mallory McMorrow Dropping Out of Michigan Democrat Primary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released the following statement after Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the Michigan Democrat Primary: “Bernie Sanders’ radical socialist flank is completely taking over the Democrat Party. It is now up to Chuck Schumer to combat Abdul El-Sayed’s clear momentum and get Haley Stevens over the finish line []
The Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
Voters forced to set aside their disgust and vote party loyalty over principle in Maine and Texas races
The problems for Democrats and Republicans in Maine and Texas mirror each other, but one party could still end up being worse off, writes John Bowden
The Daily Wire
· Jun 21, 2026
Bill Maher Rips Into Dems, Kamala For Mocking Patriotism Until They Need Votes
Comedian Bill Maher scorched Democrats — former Vice President Kamala Harris chief among them — for ignoring and even mocking the idea of patriotism until they needed to win elections. Maher, during his Friday broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” scolded Democrats who were refusing to celebrate the United States as it passed it’s 250th anniversary, ...
Associated Press
· 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
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 11, 2026
Sen. Collins in Worse Trouble After Platner Exit?
The conventional media wisdom is that Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins is sitting back and laughing this week, and well she might be. The collapse of Graham Platner's campaign is an implosion for the ages, and it puts the state's Democrats in a tricky situation they need to navigate skillfully in these next two weeks.
Loonie Politics
· Jul 13, 2026
The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans are known for their niceness, but pleasantries are rare in the state’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary. The two leading candidates, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, have clashed over electability, their ties to corporate interests and willingness to fight Republican President Donald Trump’s administration in Washington. [] The post The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states appeared first on Loonie Politics.
DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
Democratic factions vie to pick Platner replacement before he leaves Maine race
State and national Democrats were engaged in an intense ideological battle Tuesday as they sought a replacement for Graham Platner in the pivotal U.S. Senate race in Maine, even as the oyster farmer has yet to withdraw from the contest. The Platner campaign, as it deliberates when and whether to withdraw, is expressing a desire []
Off The Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Platner campaign feuds with Maine Democrats over exit strategy, picking replacement
The Maine Democratic Party is feuding with the campaign of progressive Senate nominee Graham Platner over how he might exit the race and who will replace him. Platner effectively ended his campaign Monday after a woman he dated several years ago alleged he sexually assaulted her, and he lost essentially all of his political and []...Click to read more
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
Maine Democrats walk a tightrope: Spurn Platner while courting his voters
Maine Democrats eyeing a Senate run following Graham Platner’s withdrawal want nothing to do with any would-be endorsements from him. But they still need his voters. Those vying for the nomination now have the delicate task of shunning the disgraced former candidate accused of rape, which Platner vehemently denies, while not offending his progressive supporters []
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· Jul 3, 2026
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The New American
· Jul 2, 2026
GOP Rep Nehls: Affordability? I’m Having Lobster Tails and Ribeyes
Representative Troy Nehls gave the Democrats a soundbite that will be seen in advertisements before November’s mid-term elections. ... The post GOP Rep Nehls: Affordability? I’m Having Lobster Tails and Ribeyes appeared first on The New American.
ArcaMax
· Jul 4, 2026
Pa. Democrat Bob Harvie sends cease-and-desist letter to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, claiming defamation in campaign ads
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. ...
Us Weekly
· Jul 7, 2026
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Hot Air
· Jul 10, 2026
Will Platner Destroy the Maine Democratic Party on the Way Out the Door?
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· Jun 29, 2026
Bill Maher trashes socialism and Democrats, teases he could vote Republican in next election
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MS NOW
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse
The party still has a decent chance at unseating Republican Sen. Susan Collins — if it behaves sensibly. The post Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse appeared first on MS NOW.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid: What that means for Democrats
Democrats are scrambling to field a candidate as popular as Platner to clinch Maine in the midterms.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
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· Jul 7, 2026
Are the Democrats to become America’s anti-Israel party?
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The Tribune
· Jun 24, 2026
“I’m out”: Tucker Carlson announces formal break from Republican Party, says its “not loyal to US”
Speaking on the recent episode of 'Can't be censored 'podcast, Carlson said that he would no longer support the GOP arguing that the party is not loyal to the US. Carlson clarified that his split from the Republic does not mean he is extending support to the Democrats, The Hill reported.
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