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
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DDHQ News Spotlight: DCCC Spends Against Meijer in MI-03, Lasry Drops out of WI Senate Primary
Morning Headlines The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democrats' primary campaign and fundraising arm aimed at supporting and electing House Democrats, announced an ad buy of over $400,000 in the Grand Rapids Media Market for the week leading up to the heavily contested MI-03 Primary. The DCCC aims to boost the Trump-endorsed John Gibbs over Trump-impeacher … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: DCCC Spends Against Meijer in MI-03, Lasry Drops out of WI Senate Primary
DDHQ News Spotlight: Manchin Further Weakens Potential Reconciliation Bill, plus GOP Worries About Senate Intensifies
Morning Headlines Democratic Senator Joe Manchin (WV) walked back on previous support for a more expansive reconciliation bill, publically announcing he will not support any bill with climate provisions or a tax hike on the wealthy. Manchin reportedly was especially worried about triggering further inflation within the US economy, spurred by the June 2022 CPI report, which … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Manchin Further Weakens Potential Reconciliation Bill, plus GOP Worries About Senate Intensifies
DDHQ News Spotlight: Inflation in US Nearing Record High, plus Democrats are Back to Meddling in GOP Governor Primaries
Morning Headlines In June, inflation in the US reached a new 40-year high of 9.1% compared to prices a year earlier, with prices increasing by 1.3% alone from May to June 2022. This mostly expected news ensures that the US Fed will hike interest rates again, hoping to cool down the blazing hot economy. Given that the costs of necessities such as food, housing, and … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Inflation in US Nearing Record High, plus Democrats are Back to Meddling in GOP Governor Primaries
DDHQ News Spotlight: Trump and Ducey Set to Square Off in AZ Gov Primary, Democrats’ Working Majority Decreases After COVID Positives
Morning Headlines Arizona Republican Governor Doug Ducey endorsed lawyer Karrin Taylor Robson over TV Anchor Kari Lake in the Arizona GOP Governor Primary. This sets up a proxy war between Ducey and Donald Trump, who endorsed Lake. Lake has run almost entirely on former President Donald Trump's claim that the 2020 election was stolen, even calling it "disqualifying" for … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Trump and Ducey Set to Square Off in AZ Gov Primary, Democrats’ Working Majority Decreases After COVID Positives