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‘There is no emotional support when you’re a new councillor’
Three South Yorkshire councillors have resigned within months of winning their seats in May’s local elections, prompting a wider discussion about the lack of support for newly elected representatives. Green councillor Andy Davies stepped down after unseating Sheffield City Council’s Labour leader Tom Hunt, citing the “huge weight of expectation” and its effect on his…
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Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics
As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they’re putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race. In recent months, entertainers from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Jennifer Lawrence and Paris Hilton have said that they intend on keeping their political…
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Supreme Court sets religious freedom case as Miami crane collapse traps workers
The US Supreme Court has scheduled November oral arguments in a major religious freedom versus civil rights case, while a Miami crane’s collapsed arm left workers dangling above a luxury high-rise pool deck; plus Sunrisers Leeds’ Hundred triumph and House of the Dragon’s dramatic finale.
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Scott faces progressive challenger in Vermont gubernatorial contest
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is projected to face progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo in the state’s November election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Scott has served as the state’s top official since his election in 2016, and he is running for a sixth term in office. The governor is widely considered a moderate Republican, and…
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STATE OF PLAY: Highly watched Hong race remains too close to call as progressives notch key primary wins
A series of closely watched primary elections across the Upper Midwest handed the Democratic Party’s progressive wing several notable victories on Tuesday night, though one high-profile contest in battleground Wisconsin remained undecided. The results are being closely scrutinised as an indicator of the strength of the party’s left flank ahead of the November midterms, with…
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Ilhan Omar on track for fifth term as Minnesota voters maintain far-left streak
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar won her party’s primary in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating four challengers and putting her on course for a fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The result underscores the continued dominance of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party in the strongly Democratic-leaning district, with Fox News framing it as evidence…
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Schumer dealt another blow as progressive insurgency scores win in key Senate battle
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the state’s Democratic Senate primary, marking another win for the party’s progressive wing over an establishment-backed contender during the current midterm election cycle. The result is being framed as a further setback for Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, as insurgent left-leaning candidates continue to prevail…
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Minnesota House speaker ousts MyPillow CEO to win GOP governor nod
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has won the Republican gubernatorial primary, securing the party’s nomination to contest November’s general election for the seat being vacated by outgoing Democratic Governor Tim Walz. Her win is notable because she had lost the official party endorsement at the state convention, yet chose to remain in the race and…
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Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary
Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, defeated congresswoman Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for a US Senate seat. The result is seen as a notable victory for the party’s progressive wing over a more moderate candidate, potentially influencing how Democrats approach future contests. Flanagan won 58.6 per cent of the vote, compared with Craig’s 39.5…
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Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Flanagan ran against five other Democrats for the party’s nod, though Craig was her most formidable challenger. Flanagan will…