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Progressives bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries

Morale-boosting victories were tempered by bruising defeats but US leftwingers feel the party’s center of gravity is shifting

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2022

Facing higher teen pregnancy and maternal mortality rates, Black women will largely bear the brunt of abortion limits

About 40% of women who get abortions in the U.S. are Black, and advocates say abortion bans like Texas’ will increase their health and financial risks.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 30, 2022

Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races

WASHINGTON — Super PACs with ties to the cryptocurrency industry have spent at least $31.2 million in primary races ahead of this year’s midterms, with most of the money coming from a handful of executives at just one company.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

Primaries show uneven power of Trump — and progressives - Roll Call

Many candidates who Donald Trump didn’t endorse still pledged their allegiance to him, a further sign he is the de facto leader of the GOP.

Roll Call · May 25, 2022

Bush Dynasty Ends with a Whimper in Texas Runoffs Light on Surprise

Democrats solidify their statewide slate as Attorney General Ken Paxton steps closer to a third term and Representative Jasmine Crockett wins in Dallas.

Texas Observer · May 25, 2022

What to watch in the Texas runoffs Tuesday

WASHINGTON — Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, the Democrat in the House who has most consistently opposed abortion rights, faces the biggest challenge of his political career Tuesday in a primary runoff that has attracted intense national attention in the wake of a leaked Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn…

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022

What to watch in the Texas runoffs Tuesday - Roll Call

A rematch for Rep. Henry Cuellar and battles for open House seats are dividing Democratic liberals and moderates in Texas.

Roll Call · May 23, 2022

Dallas Runoff Will Determine Heir to Powerhouse EBJ’s Seat in Congress

The race between Representative Jasmine Crockett and Jane Hope Hamilton has divided leaders of the North Texas Democratic establishment.

Texas Observer · May 19, 2022

Crockett and Hamilton advance to runoff in Texas’ 30th Congressional District Democratic primary

Jasmine Crockett and Jane Hamilton advanced to a May 24 runoff in the Democratic primary for Texas’ 30th Congressional District. In the March 1 primary, Crockett received 48.5% of the vote, followed by Hamilton with 17%. No other candidate received more than 10% of the vote. 

Ballotpedia · Mar 3, 2022

Jasmine Crockett leading in race to replace Eddie Bernice Johnson in Congress

DALLAS — Texas state Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Tuesday was cruising to a first-place finish in the race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, but the Democrat is likely to face a runoff against former congressional chief of staff Jane Hamilton.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022