The DCCC endorsed eight moderate candidates, even in races where their progressive challengers have the momentum.
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Dan Osborn’s Next Fight
The independent from Nebraska is taking a second run at the U.S. Senate, against an even more appropriate opponent for his working class-vs.-billionaires message.
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Controversial Pro-Israel PAC Launders Spending Through Another PAC
Nebraska congressional candidate Denise Powell had rejected the support of Democratic Majority for Israel. So DMFI transferred its ad buy to a different organization.
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The Real Reason to Worry About the Midterm Elections
Some worry about a November Trump coup. That’s far-fetched, but the ordinary forms of voter suppression are the greater concern.
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Pro-Palestine Super PAC Spending $2 Million to Back Doctor in NJ-12
American Priorities is throwing its war chest behind Dr. Adam Hamawy, a combat surgeon who worked in a Gaza hospital while Israel’s genocide raged outside.
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The Progressive Caucus Unveils Its Contract with America
Reminiscent of the Gingrich Revolution, a multi-bill package would attack higher costs, raise wages, and get big money out of politics. Its architect sees it as a battle plan for the midterms.
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Could the New Florida Congressional Map Be a Dummymander?
Special elections have gone sharply against Donald Trump’s successes in the 2024 election. This November, the GOP’s bid to pick up four Democratic seats could similarly fall flat.
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Russell Vought’s Proposed Overhaul of Performance Reviews
The OMB director is trying to make it easier to fire federal workers while exempting political appointees.
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As FISA Bill Implodes, Himes Boosted Version He Called ‘Unacceptable’
The ranking Democrat of the House Intelligence Committee was encouraging his colleagues to vote for a bill that did not include warrants for spying on Americans.
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Pennsylvania Race Pits Corporate Defender Against Union Organizer
Ryan Crosswell is running to represent Pennsylvania’s Seventh District after a career helping bosses fight their workers.