The Democrats' Socialist Moment The DSA is set to grow its influence in government after the 2026 elections. Reason · Oct 8
Susan Collins says she got tariff exempts on road salt and a few other items. Her Democratic opponent immediately fired back: ‘Can’t eat road salt’ He argued the exemptions aren’t enough. We Got This Covered · Oct 7
Trump repeats his false claim that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Oct 7
‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs The Guardian - US · Oct 7
The one GOP incumbent who’s poised to defy the odds in midterms bloodbath ELECTIONS 2026: Susan Collins might be the one Republican who survives a GOP electoral bloodbath, Eric Garcia writes, defying the old saw, 'As goes Maine, so goes the nation' The Independent UK · Oct 5
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate… Roll Call · Sep 30
Susan Collins no longer Maine's Houdini The senator cannot make her role as Donald Trump's enabler disappear Salon · Sep 29
Hecklers shout ‘He should be shot’ as Ted Cruz calls out El-Sayed and Talarico at Trump convention Republicans increasingly seek to tie Democrats to left-wing members of the caucus and personalities like Hasan Piker The Independent UK · Sep 10
Women turning away from Susan Collins Many women who backed the Republican incumbent for years now point to her role in confirming Brett Kavanaugh Salon · Sep 7
Florida Republicans did what Mike Johnson is too partisan to do — they showed disgraced Rep. Cory Mills the door ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faced numerous allegations, but Johnson refused to tell him to go. Eric Garcia breaks down how Florida voters weighted ethics more heavily than the House Speaker has The Independent UK · Aug 19
Maricopa County Superior Court judges rule two education-related ballot measures unconstitutional in Arizona Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 7
Julian Beaudion becomes the fifth major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee to withdraw from a general election this year On Aug. 4, Julian Beaudion (D) withdrew from the South Dakota general election for the U.S. Senate — the fifth time a major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee has withdrawn this year. As a result, this year ties with 2014 for the most nominee withdrawals (voluntary, misconduct-related, or due… Ballotpedia · Aug 7
The Democratic male's midlife crisis The Pod Bros, Chris Murphy and others are chasing the far left to stay young. At what cost? Salon · Aug 6
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. Reason · Aug 5
The Independent UK · Aug 2 Nearly three-quarters of MAGA voters would back candidate accused of domestic violence: poll Most MAGA voters would back a Republican candidate mired in any of 12 separate scandals, the poll found
The Guardian - US · Aug 1 Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off? Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins
Ballotpedia · Jul 30 Troy Jackson becomes the first replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine since 1918 On July 25, Troy Jackson (D) won the nominating convention to replace Graham Platner (D) as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate general election in Maine. This is the first time since 1918 that a U.S. Senate nominee has been replaced in Maine.
Roll Call · Jul 30 At the Races: Republicans on the ropes 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 and Daniela Altimari A handful of House Democrats and two House Republicans have lost their bids…
Ballotpedia · Jul 30 49 states have passed at least one deepfake law since 2019 Welcome to the Thursday, July 30, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Jul 29 Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Maine on Nov. 3, 2026.
Roll Call · Jul 28 Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,…
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 MAGA Faces Double Standard Claims as Max Miller Abuse Allegations Go Unchallenged Ohio Representative Max Miller faces domestic violence allegations from his former partner, Emily Moreno, amid a wave of political scandals. Republican leaders' silence on the issue has drawn criticism.
The Guardian - US · Jul 27 Why are Democrats so quiet about the Tate brothers? The party’s silence shows how broadly male supremacist thinking has seeped into the conventional wisdom of political strategists
Salon · Jul 26 Sanders to Emanuel: Shut up and go away The senator said establishment Dems are pushing a losing message ahead of the midterms
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine IN FULL