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
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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
Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
It’s been a long July for political junkies everywhere. After two months jam-packed with primaries, July featured just one such contest. That’s all about to change, however, with August just around the corner. On August 2nd, primaries will take place in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. Among these primaries are some of the most anticipated … [Read more...] about Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
Previewing the Wide-Open Maryland Gubernatorial Primaries
The wait is nearly over. After four consecutive weeks of primary contests, we’re stuck in a bit of a no-mans-land right now. Well, that all ends next week when the rescheduled election in Maryland finally takes place. The main event next week are the primaries for the open gubernatorial seat, where moderate Republican Larry Hogan is finishing his second term as Governor … [Read more...] about Previewing the Wide-Open Maryland Gubernatorial Primaries