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BIZARRE: Bob brooks - What They Never Told You

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: firefighting union leader seeks to shake up Congress

Pennsylvania’s Bob Brooks is one of a slew of working-class Democrats on the ballot – can he beat a Koch-backed rival?

The Guardian - US

George Conway, Other Ex-Republicans Running as Democrats Are Getting Crushed at the Polls

Former Republicans who opposed Trump are struggling in Democratic primaries, as voters favor candidates with long records of advocating for working people.

International Business Times UK

Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.

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The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day

When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race…

Roll Call

Bob Brooks wins May 19 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, will face incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November

Bob Brooks defeated Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure, and Carol Obando-Derstine in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District on May 19. Brooks will face incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in the Nov. 3 general election. Three independent race forecasters rated the general election as a toss-up.

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Pennsylvania primaries spotlight key races for Democrats to retake House

Democrats see four districts as essential in midterms bid to retake House as 16 representatives seek re-election

The Guardian - US

Matchups for 4 battleground House races are set in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democrats on Tuesday picked their nominees for a handful of House races that could help determine control of the chamber this fall. Bob Brooks, a union leader and retired firefighter, won the Democratic primary to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District in what was the…

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Could a Pennsylvania primary decide the Democratic party’s new direction?

Election in Allentown pits three establishment insiders against a firefighter with a populist message

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Keystone State holds midterm keys

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski We’ve entered a two-month stretch of primaries that will set key…

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Infighting erupts among House Democrats as party picks favorites in contested races

"I would not be surprised if a number of members decide to put their DCCC giving on hold."

Axios

Scoop: Shapiro boosted Republican to retaliate against fellow Dem, ally says in recording

The claim could could hurt Shapiro if he runs for president in 2028, as many expect.

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