During the 2018 midterms two young candidates, Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke, captured the hearts and imaginations of Democrats nationwide. Yet four years later, these two hopefuls are still seeking office and in serious danger of falling short once again. Just why exactly did these two inspire so much excitement from Democrats, and why have they so far failed to live up … [Read more...] about What’s Holding Back Beto and Stacey?: Why the Pair of Democratic Stars Again Appear Headed Towards Defeat
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In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
From the late summer of 2021 to the early summer of 2022, Republicans seemed poised for a midterm wave on par with their 2010 and 2014 victories. Heading into the fall, however, it appears the vibe has shifted. Tuesday night, in a special election to fill the remaining term in New York’s 19th District, Democratic nominee Pat Ryan prevailed over Republican Marc Molinaro. Ryan … [Read more...] about In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
Cheney Soundly Defeated in Wyoming As Trump Scores Proxy Victory
Congresswoman Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican critic since the failed January 6th insurrection, handily lost her primary to a Trump-backed candidate last night. Lawyer Harriet Hageman, who had the support of former President Trump, triumphed with 113,025 votes (66.3%). Meanwhile, Cheney received just 49,316 (28.9%). The past few years were quite a journey … [Read more...] about Cheney Soundly Defeated in Wyoming As Trump Scores Proxy Victory
Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
It seems weird to say just hours after the FBI raided Donald Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago, but last night was a good night for the former President. Trump’s chosen candidates won two contested primaries yesterday, including a potentially crucial nomination in swing-state Wisconsin. Meanwhile, one of the most progressive Democrats in the nation survived her own surprise primary … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope
In the absolute heartland of the nation, ruby red Kansas, pro-choice activists scored a huge victory and made Democrats optimistic for the first time in months. A statewide referendum that would potentially allow the Kansas legislature to limit and/or ban abortion was defeated last night, the first major electoral test since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned … [Read more...] about Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope