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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Apps, activists and an air war': Essex campaign is test of Reform UK's professionalisation

Reform UK aims to mobilize voters in Essex with a professionalized campaign strategy and new technology ahead of local elections.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
11 hours ago

Governor Candidates Go on Offense, With Focus on Their Opponents

Candidates for California governor engaged in a heated debate with tough questions and criticisms, particularly targeting frontrunner Xavier Becerra.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour MPs say endless drama' of leadership speculation must stop

Labour MPs urge an end to leadership speculation, emphasizing the need for a functioning government amid concerns over upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Chaos within Labour has paused for now, but after the May elections the leadership contest begins in earnest | Morgan Jones

Labour MPs prioritized election support over internal conflict, indicating potential discontent with Starmer's leadership despite a unified front.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour lost white working-class voters to Greens in Gorton and Denton, party analysis finds

Labour lost white working-class voters to the Greens in Gorton and Denton, signaling a need for strategic change.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Labour MPs are urged to avoid plotting against Keir Starmer to prevent party annihilation during upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour MPs say endless drama' of leadership speculation must stop

Labour MPs urge an end to leadership speculation, emphasizing the need for a functioning government amid concerns over upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Why Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics

Labour faces potential significant losses in London council elections, threatening its core support and leadership stability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Chaos within Labour has paused for now, but after the May elections the leadership contest begins in earnest | Morgan Jones

Labour MPs prioritized election support over internal conflict, indicating potential discontent with Starmer's leadership despite a unified front.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour lost white working-class voters to Greens in Gorton and Denton, party analysis finds

Labour lost white working-class voters to the Greens in Gorton and Denton, signaling a need for strategic change.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Weakest Candidate': Liberal Columnist Breaks Bad News to Far-Left Darling Running for Senate

Abdul El-Sayed's campaign is perceived as weak by the NRSC, which may inadvertently boost his prospects in the Michigan Senate race.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Saikat Chakrabarti went after Democrats as AOC's chief of staff. Now he wants another round.

"I'm running for Congress because Democratic Party leaders in D.C. are unfit to lead the world as it is today. People want something different."
Left-wing politics
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

Reality TV in Lieu of Justice: Jeanine Pirro Will Endanger the Cole Allen Prosecution - emptywheel

Kash Patel's comments during a press conference about Jim Comey's indictment may provide grounds for Comey to request grand jury transcripts, potentially implicating Patel in legal violations.
US politics
#redistricting
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York's legislative hurdles prevent the state from joining the redistricting race after SCOTUS voting rights decision | amNewYork

Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps post-SCOTUS decision, while New York Democrats are hesitant due to constitutional amendment requirements.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's Something Different About This Version of the Democratic Party

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting referendum, potentially gaining four new House seats and shifting the political balance.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats

DeSantis is pushing for a rushed redistricting plan in Florida to create more GOP-leaning districts before the November elections.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off

Redistricting could significantly impact the number of Democratic and Republican seats in various states for upcoming elections.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York's legislative hurdles prevent the state from joining the redistricting race after SCOTUS voting rights decision | amNewYork

Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps post-SCOTUS decision, while New York Democrats are hesitant due to constitutional amendment requirements.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's Something Different About This Version of the Democratic Party

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting referendum, potentially gaining four new House seats and shifting the political balance.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats

DeSantis is pushing for a rushed redistricting plan in Florida to create more GOP-leaning districts before the November elections.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off

Redistricting could significantly impact the number of Democratic and Republican seats in various states for upcoming elections.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Is Offering John Fetterman His Total and Complete Endorsement' if He Joins the GOP: Report

Senator John Fetterman is being courted by Republicans, including Trump, despite his commitment to the Democratic Party.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

Reform UK plans to open migrant detention centres in Green Party areas, citing their support for open borders as justification.
#republicans
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Karl Rove: Republicans Can't Depend on Trump to Win Midterms

Republicans must adopt an aggressive agenda to retain control of Congress, rather than relying on Trump's influence or past achievements.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Republicans Have Come up With the Worst Budgeting Idea Possibly Ever

Republicans are considering health spending cuts to fund a budget bill for the Iran war and immigration enforcement, risking political backlash.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Karl Rove: Republicans Can't Depend on Trump to Win Midterms

Republicans must adopt an aggressive agenda to retain control of Congress, rather than relying on Trump's influence or past achievements.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Republicans Have Come up With the Worst Budgeting Idea Possibly Ever

Republicans are considering health spending cuts to fund a budget bill for the Iran war and immigration enforcement, risking political backlash.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Dems' foreign policy group prepping for 2028

A group aims to influence the 2028 election and Democratic foreign policy through retreats, polling, and talent development.
#california
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

How a Trump-Endorsed Republican Could Become California's Next Governor

Steve Hilton, endorsed by Trump, leads California's Republican gubernatorial race, focusing on affordability and energy production.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
#fianna-fail
fromIndependent
5 days ago
SF politics

Exit the Healy-Rae brothers, enter the new Fianna Fail candidate spun as 'independent-minded and in government'

fromIndependent
5 days ago
SF politics

Exit the Healy-Rae brothers, enter the new Fianna Fail candidate spun as 'independent-minded and in government'

fromIndependent
5 days ago
SF politics

Exit the Healy-Rae brothers, enter the new Fianna Fail candidate spun as 'independent-minded and in government'

fromIndependent
5 days ago
SF politics

Exit the Healy-Rae brothers, enter the new Fianna Fail candidate spun as 'independent-minded and in government'

fromAxios
6 days ago

Exclusive: New group plots 2028 "Abundance" agenda

"The next two years will be full of debates about how to put the progress back in progressive," said Derek Kaufman, a philanthropist and former executive at J.P. Morgan Chase and Citadel who founded the nonprofit in 2023.
Left-wing politics
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer tells MPs to fight together' before critical day for his premiership

Keir Starmer faces challenges from a standards investigation and testimony from his former chief of staff, prompting Labour MPs to unite in support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keir Starmer to launch local elections campaign with focus on cost of living

A vote for Reform UK risks Labour's progress on cost of living and Britain's values in a volatile world.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer tells MPs to fight together' before critical day for his premiership

Keir Starmer faces challenges from a standards investigation and testimony from his former chief of staff, prompting Labour MPs to unite in support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keir Starmer to launch local elections campaign with focus on cost of living

A vote for Reform UK risks Labour's progress on cost of living and Britain's values in a volatile world.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Now that Democrats Have Won Virginia's Redistricting Vote, the Real Fight Begins

The party must implement significant reforms to address demographic inequities and ensure democracy's survival.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Call for vote on inquiry into claims Starmer lied over Mandelson dismissed by Labour allies UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch seeks a Commons vote to investigate Keir Starmer over alleged dishonesty regarding Peter Mandelson's vetting.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice not shy away from it | Steve Philips

Fighting for justice and equality is essential for Democrats to win in the current political climate.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner

Rachel Reeves aims to assert that the UK economy was improving before the war and did not initiate or join the conflict.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Susie Wiles Told the Cabinet to Quit Traveling Abroad

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles restricts overseas travel for Cabinet members to minimize taxpayer-funded vacations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Historic': Trump Campaign Honcho Makes Stunning Midterm Prediction After Virginia Loss

Republicans may gain seats in the midterms despite redistricting challenges, as Democrats lack a clear vision and policies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Charlamagne Argues It Doesn't Matter' if Tucker Carlson Was Sincere in Regret for Trump Support: Democrats Got What They Need' for Midterms

Charlamagne stated, 'It doesn't matter if he's sincere. Democrats got what they need. They should be clipping that up and getting ready to run that in campaign ads for the midterms and in 2028.'
US Elections
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Goes On Stunning New Riff About Not Saying War' In Speech To Investors

Trump rebrands the conflict in Iran from 'war' to 'military operation' due to political advice and legal implications.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A Dangerous and Consistent Misreading of Trump's Appeal

Misreading Trump's appeal as a call for moderation ignores the real grievances that fueled his rise against the status quo.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Scarborough Warns Blowback' to Trump's Gut Instincts' Always Hurts GOP From Redistricting to Iran

Trump's impulsive decisions, like redistricting, could lead to significant losses for Republicans in upcoming elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Goes On Stunning New Riff About Not Saying War' In Speech To Investors

Trump rebrands the conflict in Iran from 'war' to 'military operation' due to political advice and legal implications.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A Dangerous and Consistent Misreading of Trump's Appeal

Misreading Trump's appeal as a call for moderation ignores the real grievances that fueled his rise against the status quo.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nine lessons for the US from Viktor Orban's defeat | Kenneth Roth

Hungarian voters united across the political spectrum to defeat Orban, prioritizing the need to redeem democracy over ideological purity, which is crucial for American opposition.
Europe politics
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump posts graphic video of woman's killing in Florida

Donald Trump used a graphic video of a woman's murder to shift focus to immigration issues and promote fear about undocumented immigrants.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | The Iran War Is Trump's War

Donald Trump's political effectiveness stems from his ability to exploit the weaknesses of rivals and his appetite for conquest.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump posts graphic video of woman's killing in Florida

Donald Trump used a graphic video of a woman's murder to shift focus to immigration issues and promote fear about undocumented immigrants.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

It Could Happen': Rumors Swirl of October Surprise' to Save Senate GOP Majority

Senate Republicans are hopeful that a potential Supreme Court vacancy could energize voters ahead of the elections.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Mary Lou McDonald's courting of Official Ireland ends with fuel protests

Sinn Féin's strategy of respectability failed, leading them to return to a protest-oriented approach after losing the 2014 Dublin South-West by-election.
Podcast
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jen Psaki Shuts Down Democrats' 25th Amendment Trump Hopes

Jen Psaki criticized Democrats' focus on the 25th Amendment for removing Trump, calling it unconstructive and urging broader party inclusivity.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem's Fake Job Was Meant to Distract Her from Running for Senate

Kristi Noem's title as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas is largely symbolic, intended to keep her out of significant decision-making.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Brexit delusion is dead so now Keir Starmer doesn't need to pretend any more | Rafael Behr

Brexit remains central to Britain's interests, requiring a reevaluation of its relationship with the EU amidst evolving global dynamics.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Is Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor losing steam? - San Jose Spotlight

Mahan has raised $12 million so far from Silicon Valley elites such as Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and YCombinator CEO Garry Tan - who have all maxed out their legally-allowed contributions at $78,400 each.
Silicon Valley real estate
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Mamdani's trademark smug videos now undermining agenda: 'Might be a price to pay'

Slick online videos that aided Mayor Mamdani's campaign are now creating political challenges and enemies in his administration's early days.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Why Did Gretchen Whitmer Go Soft on Trump?

Gretchen Whitmer is a potential Democratic presidential candidate for 2028, balancing her criticism of Trump with political caution.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's rhetoric has become less grounded in reality Albanese can no longer tiptoe around the madness | Julianne Schultz

Australian political leaders often choose to reason with irrational figures, leading to further complications and misunderstandings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump's Iran ceasefire

Israel's confrontation with Iran has left it strategically weakened, while Iran remains strong and unthreatened.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
4 weeks ago

Inside Jim Jordan's quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void

Jordan is positioning himself for a potential leadership run amid uncertainty in House GOP leadership.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.
#local-elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

May's local elections are viewed as a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership by Nigel Farage and Reform UK.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

May's local elections are viewed as a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership by Nigel Farage and Reform UK.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Splinter: Rahm Emanuel's Run for President Is Proof that Centrist Dems Are Beyond Cooked

Third Way centrism is failing, with Rahm Emanuel as a poor choice for 2028, alienating younger voters and misrepresenting Democratic values.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

OPINION: Primaries cannot save France from a Trumpian future

France's mainstream parties are considering a united candidate to counter the rising Far Right in the 2027 presidential elections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens

Zack Polanski has kicked off a charm offensive designed to convince trade unions to stop funding Labour and throw their weight behind the Green party, as he delivered the first in a series of speeches to union conferences.
Education
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters

Reform insiders are distancing the party from controversial figures like Andrew Tate to improve appeal to mainstream voters.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Never-Trump Joe Walsh Reveals Biggest Beef' With My New F*cking Party'

Joe Walsh criticizes Democrats for lacking authenticity and urges them to confront cultural issues head-on to gain public support.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Mamdani Strategist's Advice for Democrats in the 2026 Midterms

Embracing outsider candidates and addressing economic issues is crucial for the Democratic Party to achieve a historic majority in the 2026 midterms.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Why House Democrats are waiting until mid-April to force an Iran war powers vote

Frustration exists among Democrats over the failure to vote on an Iran war powers resolution this week.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision

Scottish political parties are campaigning for the Holyrood election, focusing on independence and contrasting their approaches to Nigel Farage's influence.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US seeks Hamas political surrender' in new Gaza plan

A new US disarmament proposal aims to enforce a one-sided plan for Gaza amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

"She goes first": Newsom dances around Kamala rivalry on "The Axios Show"

Newsom supports Harris but suggests a tougher Democratic approach for 2028, hinting at his own potential candidacy.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg is building a secret weapon to help Democrats win upcoming elections - LGBTQ Nation

I'm very focused on coalition right now, and that includes pillars of our Democratic coalition, like the building trades workers I was with in Toledo or in Nevada, and certainly Black voters who are so vital to the past, present, and future of the party.
Right-wing politics
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg says the end of Tr*mp is only the beginning: "I'm going to be in politics longer than he is" - Queerty

Republicans are considering their political futures beyond Trump, while Democrats struggle to translate popular support into electoral success.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again

Progressive candidates won only one of four Chicago-area congressional races despite Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsements, with establishment and AIPAC-backed candidates prevailing in most contests.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Democrats Have a 'Slopulism' Problem

Democrats are proposing poorly conceived tax-exemption plans that sound appealing but would harm middle-class households they aim to help, while failing to articulate a coherent alternative vision to Trump's failed affordability promises.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rayner's attempt to distance herself from Starmer opens the door for a leadership run

Angela Rayner publicly criticized the Labour government for losing connection with working people, signaling her potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership amid declining party fortunes.
World news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Israel Urges Iranian Uprising While Privately Saying They'd "Get Slaughtered"

Israeli officials assess Iran's government will not collapse and urge the U.S. to support Iranian uprisings despite internally acknowledging protesters would be massacred.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Mamdani gets props from de Blasio on managing Trump: 'That might actually work'

NYC Mayor Mamdani successfully pitched Trump for federal investment in a Sunnyside housing project using creative appeal tactics that former Mayor de Blasio acknowledged he would never have attempted.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Retiring GOP Senator Trashes Republican Party's Lazy and Unstrategic' Handling of Bitter Senate Runoff

Sen. Tillis criticizes the Texas Senate runoff as divisive, blaming Republicans for laziness and poor strategy while Trump delays his endorsement between Cornyn and Paxton.
World politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Virtue-signalling populism from Micheal Martin won't mix with Donald Trump's unpredictability

Taoiseach Micheál Martin should invite US President Trump to Ireland, leveraging Trump's planned attendance at the Irish Open to establish diplomatic common ground and advance bilateral interests.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Greens: More than leftist, woke ecologists?

The German Green Party won a state election in Baden-Württemberg after losing nine consecutive elections, signaling potential recovery and renewed relevance for the environmentalist party.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Mamdani Finds Another Public Figure Not to Smile With

Mayor Zohran Mamdani deliberately maintains a neutral or disinterested expression in photos with controversial figures like Trump and FIFA President Infantino, contrasting sharply with his trademark campaign smile.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump's DOJ is not falling for Sam Bankman-Fried's MAGA makeover on X

In a motion urging the court to deny Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, an attorney for the government, Sean Buckley, slammed the FTX founder for his 'incoherent' attempt to claim 'political victimhood.' Pointing out that Bankman-Fried was 'one of the largest donors to President Biden's 2020 presidential campaign,' Buckley alleged that Bankman-Fried's abrupt party-swapping was 'a political strategy the defendant pre-planned and committed to in writing before he was convicted.'
Cryptocurrency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why Populists Are Winning and How to Beat Them by Liam Byrne review a surprisingly original prescription

Liam Byrne's book attempts to address rightwing populism by advocating centrist deference to populist voters, but this approach lacks persuasiveness given populist voters are often motivated by factual myths rather than legitimate grievances.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Cornyn Filibuster Flip-Flop Is a Desperate Bid to Please Trump

Senator Cornyn reversed his long-standing opposition to filibuster elimination, citing Democrats' 2022 voting rights efforts as justification, though the timing suggests political necessity for a primary runoff.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat US politics live

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advance to an April 7 runoff for Georgia's 14th congressional district after a special election, with Harris significantly outraising Fuller despite his Trump endorsement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump's Big Idea for Midterms Is to Restrict Voting

Trump is prioritizing restrictive voting and social policies through the SAVE America Act instead of addressing economic concerns that could help Republicans in midterm elections.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

In the Shadows: Records Show Labor Leader's Campaign to Influence City Councilors

Labor Council executive Laurie Wimmer secretly influenced Portland City Council leadership strategy, including proposing litigation to challenge charter interpretation on mayoral tie-breaking authority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Badenoch dilemma: what to do now the Tories are no longer the default rightwing option | Henry Hill

Kemi Badenoch's leadership effectiveness has improved, but Conservative polling gains remain minimal despite stronger personal favorability and targeted policy interventions against Labour.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

In Colombia primaries, Paloma Valencia's strong performance complicates presidential race

Senator Paloma Valencia's primary victory with over three million votes strengthens the center-right bloc and threatens far-right candidate De la Espriella's presidential leadership ahead of Colombia's May election.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Monday Headlines: Surprising Overlap Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul abandoned robotaxi expansion plans to secure labor union support for her car insurance reform proposal, prioritizing political alignment over autonomous vehicle deployment.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Daily Dirt: Dina Levy wants to know what you think

New York's housing administration is employing performative public listening sessions to build support for housing policy initiatives and demonstrate responsiveness to stakeholder concerns.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

An Argument Against Voting for the "Electable" Guy

I have been harping on the idea that voters who do not want to choose between "a lesser of two evils" in November need to show up to vote in the primaries process. I hope to see record engagement all throughout the spring and summer, building toward the November midterm elections.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer is facing a cocktail of dissent that is growing ever more potent

Labour faces internal rebellion over asylum policy while struggling to counter Green party gains among economically squeezed voters without progressive policy offerings.
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