Democrat Yadira Caraveo is painting her opponent Barbara Kirkmeyer as an extremist. Kirkmeyer is focused on inflation.
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Why Oregon’s Herschel Walker Could Win
After trouncing crypto’s golden boy, Andrea Salinas stares down scandal-plagued millionaire Mike Erickson.
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Primary Season Wraps With Democrats Sounding a Unified Populist Tone
Democratic hopes of holding the House rest on progressives winning swing seats.
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Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program
Last year’s elections saw gains in use of the public campaign financing system among people of color, younger, and lower-income Seattleites, according to a new report.
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Union Strikes California Hospital Giant Over Violations of Mental Health Laws
The National Union of Healthcare Workers says that Kaiser Permanente is not giving timely patient care. They want Gov. Gavin Newsom to enforce the law.
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Crypto’s Odd Allies
Today on TAP: Why are progressives backing crypto’s crusade for weak regulation?
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Mysterious Super PAC Attacks Biaggi in Homestretch of Primary Against DCCC Chair Maloney
A shadowy super PAC has popped up to attack the progressive Biaggi after DCCC head Rep. Maloney has declined to condemn the wave of outside spending in Democratic primaries.
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Rep. Haley Stevens Isn’t Paying Her Campaign Interns
Despite her campaign raising millions, one intern got a single Starbucks card.
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AIPAC Has Taken Over the Democratic Primary Process
What will it take for Democratic leadership to cry foul?