Members phkrause Posted January 29 Members Posted January 29 Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026 LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties. https://apnews.com/article/gary-peters-michigan-retirement-72fb02bbc816e31f035d797f9185599c? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted January 29 Author Members Posted January 29 🎯 Hot '26 battlegrounds: Michigan, Georgia Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios The bombshell announcement by Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) that he's retiring means that Michigan, along with Georgia, is poised to have a competitive Senate race next year — in addition to high-profile battles for governor. Why it matters: The contests are likely to provide crucial tests of both parties halfway into President Trump's second term. They also are likely to feature candidates who could be '28 presidential contenders. 🔭 Zoom in: Peters' announcement puts Michigan at the center of Democrats' difficult path to winning back the 100-seat Senate, where Republicans now hold 53 seats. Democrats have been preparing to defend Peters' seat. But now they'll have to do so without the two-term senator on the ballot. 🍑 Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) will seek to keep his seat in perennial battleground Georgia. Keep reading. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted January 29 Author Members Posted January 29 🗳️ Pro-Vivek forces see big lead Vivek Ramaswami, who is expected to announce for Ohio governor in mid-February, is over 50% among Republican primary voters and leads his nearest competitor by 34 points, according to a poll by a pro-Ramaswami outside group. Why it matters: After leaving as co-leader of President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, the biotech entrepreneur and '24 presidential primary candidate is plunging into a run in his native state. 🔎 Behind the scenes: Ramaswami, 39, has brought on key members of the political operation of Vice President JD Vance, formerly a U.S. senator from Ohio, to run his campaign and super PAC — Tony Fabrizio (Trump's pollster), Andy Surabian and Jai Chabria. "Not only does this signal that Vance is on board behind the scenes with Vivek's run, but Vivek is already winning endorsements from influential pro-Trump senators Rick Scott [R-Fla.] before even announcing," a source familiar with the operation told Axios. Read the 4-page polling memo. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted February 22 Author Members Posted February 22 Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump. https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-senate-retirement-34c79ef12bf62d14cb71d3c393f23a83? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted February 25 Author Members Posted February 25 Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump’s pick TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis. And he’s taking a shot at President Donald Trump ‘s pick to be the next governor. https://apnews.com/article/florida-governors-race-desantis-casey-trump-donalds-dee847fe8934260668cf7f47832ad824? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted February 27 Author Members Posted February 27 U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds makes it official, announces his candidacy for Florida governor Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced his plans to run for governor of Florida in 2026 Tuesday night on Fox News. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/u-s-rep-byron-donalds-makes-it-official-announces-his-candidacy-for-florida-governor/? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted March 1 Author Members Posted March 1 Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer makes direct appeal to young men after sharp shift in election As a potential 2028 presidential candidate with a national profile built on advocating for women’s rights, Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized that her message was directed “to all young people, but especially to our young men.” Read More. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted March 3 Author Members Posted March 3 Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo enters race for New York City mayor In a bid to make a political comeback, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday he is running for mayor of New York City. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/01/us/andrew-cuomo-nyc-mayor-campaign/index.html? ps:That's all they need one more criminal running for Mayor of NYC!! Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted March 3 Author Members Posted March 3 🗳️ Hottest election Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios The battle over a single state Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin is on track to be among the most expensive judicial races in history, fueled by donations from Elon Musk and George Soros. Why it matters: Democrats and Republicans alike see the Wisconsin race as having outsized importance in politics, stretching far beyond the Dairy State, Axios' Erin Doherty reports. 🧀 Although technically nonpartisan, the Wisconsin race has become a proxy for national party figures seeking to exert their influence in a high-profile, off-year election. The April 1 election will determine the tilt of an ideologically divided bench in a purple state where state-level decisions carry national implications for abortion rights, legislative redistricting and election laws. 💰 A Musk-backed conservative nonprofit, Building America's Future, has given over $3 million to Brad Schimel, the Republican-backed candidate, per AdImpact. His America PAC has spent at least $404,000 on radio ads. Democratic megadonor Soros donated $1 million to the Wisconsin Democratic Party in January, campaign finance filings show. Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker donated $500,000 and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman donated $250,000. Keep reading. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted March 7 Author Members Posted March 7 We Found Elon Musk’s DOGE Email Address and We’re Fighting to Reveal His Messages In a clash of self-described progressives, GOP donors are pouring money into the race to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. https://theintercept.com/2025/03/03/gop-trump-donors-pittsburgh-mayor-ed-gainey/? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted Thursday at 11:21 PM Author Members Posted Thursday at 11:21 PM 🍨 2026 scoops In New Hampshire, Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas is "definitely considering" running to succeed Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in 2026 after she announced her plans to retire, we reported this morning. First-term Democratic Rep. Maggie Goodlander is also considering a run for the seat. Before Shaheen's retirement, Cook Political Report had the race listed as "lean Democratic." In Michigan, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers has hired Trump campaign co-manager Chris LaCivita as a senior adviser ahead of a likely 2026 Senate bid, our colleague Alex Isenstadt reports. Michigan's open Senate seat is listed by Cook as a "toss-up." Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted yesterday at 02:53 PM Author Members Posted yesterday at 02:53 PM Wisconsin voters to elect education leader and decide on voter ID amendment MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The high-stakes race for Wisconsin Supreme Court has gotten most of the attention leading up to the April 1 election. But it is not the only issue voters will decide when early voting begins Tuesday. https://local.newsbreak.com/wisconsin-state/3857986829797-wisconsin-voters-to-elect-education-leader-and-decide-on-voter-id-amendment? Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
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