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Hong's Swan Song

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Reason

Wisconsin blunts socialist surge with defeat of Thanksgiving-trashing Francesca Hong for governor

ANALYSIS: Hong, who in the past had called for the national holiday to be canceled, failed to draw socialist-leaning Democratic icons like Bernie Sanders and AOC, writes John Bowden. And her defeat shows that there could be limits to how far left progressives will go

The Independent UK

Karoline Leavitt tries to tell Americans the country is ‘more affordable’ because of Trump

Public polling indicates most people disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and feel they are less financially comfortable than they were six months ago

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The Socialist Surge Revives Failed and Hateful Ideas

Socialism, totalitarianism, and bigotry find a receptive audience among the young and disillusioned.

Reason

The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028

Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.

Euronews

‘It’s not a disease’: Bill Maher calls out Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong over her ‘proximity to whiteness’ comments about her son

Maher believes Democrats should stop negatively treating whiteness.

We Got This Covered

Democrats' working‑class voter problem

Progressives like Abdul El‑Sayed are still struggling to solve it

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‘Voters are fed up’: Michigan primary forces Democratic party to accept leftwing shift

With Abdul El-Sayed’s win, the party’s leftwing insurgency had breached the walls of a midwestern swing state, forcing a reckoning about Democrats’ direction and leadership

The Guardian - US

Democrats have a working-class voter problem that progressives like Abdul El-Sayed are still struggling to solve

Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by winning working-class voters across the Midwest, a cottage industry has sprung up on the left dedicated to answering a single question: How can Democrats win back the working class?

The Conversation

Can You Imagine a Future Where Adults Don't Believe in Socialism?

Only in a capitalist world can we live free and prosperous lives, even if it means that we're expected to show up to work on time.

Reason

Donald Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near

Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records with the federal government. The administration's aggressive election oversight efforts have faced numerous courtroom defeats. Judges cite the Constitution's primary role for states in running federal elections.

The Economic Times

JD Vance calls El-Sayed voters ‘self-hating white liberals,’ then blames elite colleges for creating them

For him, El-Sayed is one of "these DSA types."

We Got This Covered

The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan

We’re seeing America wake up to the tyranny that’s engulfed us

The Guardian - US

The American left is making strides. But can they win in November?

The left is increasingly winning within the Democratic party. But it still needs to prove that it can build general-election coalitions capable of beating Republicans

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Salon

El-Sayed's win causes GOP meltdown

Republican efforts to turn the Democratic Senate nominee into a bogeyman betray their fear

The Economic Times

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

Progressive candidates are winning primaries with help from new left-wing media. These platforms allow candidates to build national profiles and raise funds. Independent content creators are becoming influential political kingmakers in Democratic politics. This growing media network shapes campaigns and activist organising across the nation.

International Business Times UK

The Democratic Party's Money Is a Mess: A $2M-in-Debt DNC Asks Vendors to Wait as Trump Holds $400M

The DNC's financial deficit and its implications for the midterms. Compare its cash reserves with the Republican Party and the potential impact on election outcomes.

Reason

Abdul El-Sayed's COVID Radicalism Is a Callback to a More United Party

The pandemic provided a glue that held the Democratic Party together. Without it, they don't know what they believe.

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International Business Times UK

Trump Welcomes Epstein Lawyer Alan Dershowitz Into Republican Party, Promotes His New Book

Donald Trump endorses Alan Dershowitz's shift to the Republican Party, promoting his new book criticising Democrats. The move highlights Dershowitz's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and ongoing scrutiny.

Reason

How a Top Democratic Operative Lost Faith in Her Party

Evan Barker discusses the Democratic Party's growing disconnect from working-class voters, the realities of political fundraising, and the future of populism in America.

Reason

Socialists Are Trying To Take Hold of the Democratic Party—and They're Winning

The democratic socialists taking over the Democratic Party often say they just want affordable healthcare. They actually want to end America's constitutional system as we know it.

The Economic Times

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed secured Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination, defeating Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election. This pivotal race will determine Senate control in the upcoming elections. El-Sayed campaigned on progressive policies and received support from key figures. Democrats aim to unite their base to…

Reason

Progressive Michigan

Plus: Youth leftist organizer wins in Michigan, Mamdani vs. business, George R.R. Martin struggles to finish Game of Thrones, and more...

The Texas Tribune

Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions

In the survey released Tuesday, just 7% of Black Texans who voted in recent elections said they are less likely to vote in November due to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Democratic primary loss.

International Business Times

Most Americans Say They Wouldn't Vote For A Democratic Socialist. Democrats Feel Differently

A new poll has shown that Democrats are more likely to associate democratic socialism with economic equality and helping ordinary people, while Republicans associate it with communism and increased government control.

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