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
Texas
Key Nevada Contests Set for November, While Trump Receives Split Decision in SC and Dems Lose in TX
On November 8th, if you want to know just how bad a night Democrats are having, you almost assuredly will be able to tell simply by knowing what is going on in Nevada. Despite once being an important part of the Obama Coalition, the Silver State is slowly trending away from the Democrats. Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden both had trouble holding onto Nevada, with each winning … [Read more...] about Key Nevada Contests Set for November, While Trump Receives Split Decision in SC and Dems Lose in TX
Election Results: Primaries in South Carolina, Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, plus the TX-34 Special
It’s Election Day in South Carolina, Maine, North Dakota, and Nevada, plus the TX-34 Special! DDHQ will have the most up-to-the-minute election results which you can find at results.decisiondeskHQ.com. Be sure to check out our preview looking at redistricting, important races to follow, and key counties to watch before polls … [Read more...] about Election Results: Primaries in South Carolina, Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, plus the TX-34 Special
Georgia Delivers Rebuke to Trump and Progressive Outrage in TX-28
Coming into May, we knew that several crucial GOP primaries would test just how strong Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party remains. After success with J.D. Vance in Ohio, the next few weeks were a mixed bag for Trump. On the one hand, Mehmet Oz holds a slim lead in Pennsylvania, and Ted Budd won in North Carolina. Nevertheless, several other Trump-endorsed … [Read more...] about Georgia Delivers Rebuke to Trump and Progressive Outrage in TX-28
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: A Three-Way Battle between Republicans, Moderates, and Progressives Intensifies in the Rio Grande Valley
Morning Headlines As votes continue to be tabulated in Texas, moderate and progressive Democrats alike are closely watching results in TX-15 and TX-28. Both districts are based in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Democratic voters in TX-15 are concentrated in Hidalgo County, and the district moved from Clinton+13 in 2016 to Trump+2 in 2020. After incumbent Vicente Gonzales … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: A Three-Way Battle between Republicans, Moderates, and Progressives Intensifies in the Rio Grande Valley