🇺🇸 Discussion: The DEMOCRATIC P - Part 3

[InCali]

Manchin endorses Wheeling mayor to replace him in Senate

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) endorsed a Democratic mayor to replace him in his Senate seat, which Republicans see as the top pickup opportunity for this year. Manchin threw his support behind W…

thehill.com

Yeah.....let me know how that works out. LOL

 

[blueharvest]

Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell arrested on suspicion of burglary after being found in home

Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell was arrested after being found inside a home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was booked into Becker County jail.

www.usatoday.com

 

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Pritzker says Chicago is prepared for DNC amid cease-fire protests

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Chicago is prepared to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, despite concerns about massive protests against the Biden administration’s respons…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

Summer Lee wins Pennsylvania primary in victory for progressives

The significant victory for the ‘Squad’ member comes amid concerns of pro-Israel funding targeting pro-ceasefire candidates

www.theguardian.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-howard-dean-reelection/60621192

 

[blueharvest]

A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow is trying to harness a voter backlash to abortion restrictions to unseat Georgia Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson.

apnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Democrats worry Sen. Bob Menendez bribery charges could hurt in 2024

Almost 30 Senate Democrats have called on Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who pleaded not guilty to bribery charges, to resign. Some in the party worry the scandal could hurt them in 2024.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Democrats worry Sen. Bob Menendez bribery charges could hurt in 2024

Almost 30 Senate Democrats have called on Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who pleaded not guilty to bribery charges, to resign. Some in the party worry the scandal could hurt them in 2024.

www.nbcnews.com

He should resign because he's corrupt, who would vote for him again?

 

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‘This is a violent attack against women’: Florida Senate candidate seeks to channel abortion outrage

Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is challenging incumbent Rick Scott and highlighting his ‘unapologetic and proud’ support for the state’s six-week ban

www.theguardian.com

 

[squeekness]

‘This is a violent attack against women’: Florida Senate candidate seeks to channel abortion outrage

Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is challenging incumbent Rick Scott and highlighting his ‘unapologetic and proud’ support for the state’s six-week ban

www.theguardian.com

I'd love Rick Scott to get the boot.

 

[blueharvest]

I'd love Rick Scott to get the boot.

That would help Florida out a lot if that happened.

 

[blueharvest]

The Plot to Wreck the Democratic Convention

May not amount to much, actually

www.theatlantic.com

And here's the article without a paywall:

https://archive.ph/NtsYC

 

[InCali]

The Plot to Wreck the Democratic Convention

May not amount to much, actually

www.theatlantic.com

And here's the article without a paywall:

https://archive.ph/NtsYC

Note to these people.....if you want to protest at the DNC, fine. I hate what's going on there and think Biden needs to play a harder line (recognizing, of course, that my underlying knowledge of the situation is very, very limited).

However, remember his opponents position at the RNC.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/04/politics/trump-israel-comments/index.html

 

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Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Democrats believe young Florida voters will go to the polls in November because of the abortion and marijuana measures on the ballot.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Democrats believe young Florida voters will go to the polls in November because of the abortion and marijuana measures on the ballot.

apnews.com

Me, too. There must be some sane people living there.

 

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Why the ceasefire protest movement is good for democracy — and potentially for Democrats in November

The ongoing protest vote movement is reinvigorating the 2024 presidential primaries.

thehill.com

 

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[InCali]

Things are looking up in most of the states, but OH is going to be difficult. I'd love to see Cruz or Scott get picked off, but I don't see it happening.....esp in FL, BUT with abortion on the ballot.....maybe???

 

[blueharvest]

Democrats win a New York special election, further narrowing the House GOP's majority

Democratic state Sen. Tim Kennedy won a special election in the deep blue 26th District in western New York to serve the rest of Brian Higgins' term.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Arizona Democrats to make final push to repeal near-total abortion ban

Fourteen Democrats in state senate hoping to get at least two Republican votes to win final approval for bill repealing ban

www.theguardian.com

 

[squeekness]

Democrats win a New York special election, further narrowing the House GOP's majority

Democratic state Sen. Tim Kennedy won a special election in the deep blue 26th District in western New York to serve the rest of Brian Higgins' term.

www.nbcnews.com

Happiness!

 

[blueharvest]

College Democrats Have A Serious Warning For Biden

The Biden White House has pursued a “cold shoulder strategy for its own base and all Americans who want to see an end to this war,” the group said.

www.huffpost.com

 

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Democratic Senate hopeful proposes 'pausing' filibuster for abortion and voting rights

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the leading Democratic Senate candidate in Florida, stopped short of calling for the permanent removal of the filibuster in an interview.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban

The near-total abortion ban is still likely to go into effect for a period of time due to unique aspects of state law.

www.nbcnews.com

Elections have consequences.

Every current member of the AZ Supreme Court is a Republican because they used to dominate the state.