Democrats

Charlie Crist Wins Florida Dem Gubernatorial Primary

Orlando’s NBC affiliate reports: Charlie Crist has defeated Nikki Fried in Florida’s Democratic governor’s primary and will take on Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. Crist took an early and large lead over Fried as soon as the results began to pour in. “I am so proud to have earned the support for the Democratic nomination to be the next governor …

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Nadler Defeats Maloney In Contentious Dem Primary

The New York Times reports: Representative Jerrold Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, handily defeated his longtime congressional neighbor, Carolyn B. Maloney, in a bruising three-way primary battle on Tuesday that was preordained to end one of the powerful Democrats’ political careers. The star-crossed skirmish in the heart of Manhattan was unlike any New York City — or …

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Paul Pelosi Pleads Guilty In DUI Crash, Gets Probation

TMZ reports: Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, just pled guilty to a DUI charge stemming from his May car accident and arrest. According to court records, obtained by TMZ, Pelosi pled guilty to one count of DUI. He was sentenced to three years probation and 5 days of jail time, with credit for time served. As part of the probation terms, …

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Dem Incumbent Surges To +7 In Nevada US Senate Poll

USA Today reports: In Nevada, incumbent Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto leads her Republican opponent, Adam Laxalt, by seven percentage points (45%-38%), according to a new poll conducted by Suffolk University and the Reno Gazette-Journal. Cortez Masto’s latest polling numbers are a significant voter swing in her favor. In April, in a hypothetical matchup prior to winning the Nevada Republican …

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Biden Thanks Fauci For Decades Of Public Service, Calls US “Stronger, More Resilient, Healthier Because Of Him”

Via press release from the White House: During my time as Vice President, I worked closely with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the United States’ response to Zika and Ebola. I came to know him as a dedicated public servant, and a steady hand with wisdom and insight honed over decades at the forefront of some of our most dangerous and …

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Jill Biden Tests Negative For COVID, Ends Isolation

CNN reports: First lady Jill Biden on Sunday will leave isolation in South Carolina for Delaware after testing negative for Covid-19, according to her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander. “After isolating for five days and receiving negative results from two consecutive COVID-19 tests, the First Lady will depart South Carolina later today for Delaware,” Alexander said in a written statement. The …

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Cultists Attempt To Disrupt O’Rourke Rally With Sirens

Texas Public Radio reports: Fredericksburg is the county seat of Gillespie County, which supported Trump in 2020 with nearly 80% of its 12,000 ballots cast during the election. Beto O’Rourke’s visit came soon after the entire three person staff of the county’s Elections Department resigned over threats made against the former elections administrator since the 2020 election. Supporters of Gov. …

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Biden To Host WH Summit On Hate-Fueled Violence

Via press release from the White House: On Thursday, September 15, President Biden will host at the White House the United We Stand Summit to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety, highlight the response of the Biden-Harris Administration and communities nationwide to these dangers, and put forward a shared vision for a more …

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Fetterman Takes Oz Trolling To New TikTok Account

The Verge reports: Democratic Senate hopeful John Fetterman’s campaign to troll Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz into defeat has dominated Facebook and Twitter over the last few weeks. But on Thursday, the campaign announced it is launching an official TikTok account to expand the reach of its already viral videos. The campaign formally launched the TikTok account with a video …

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Barnes +7 Over Ron Johnson In Wisconsin Senate Poll

The Hill reports: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) leads incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson (R) by 7 percentage points in their race for Johnson’s seat, according to a poll from Marquette University Law School released Wednesday. The survey found that Barnes received support from 51 percent of respondents, compared to Johnson’s 44 percent. The poll released Wednesday shows a sharp …

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PA Gov Signs Order Against Ex-Gay Torture Of Minors

Via press release: Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2022-2 to protect Pennsylvanians from conversion therapy. “Conversion therapy is a traumatic practice based on junk science that actively harms the people it supposedly seeks to treat,” said Gov. Wolf. “This discriminatory practice is widely rejected by medical and scientific professionals and has been proven to lead to worse mental …

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Biden Signs Inflation/Climate Bill, Gives Pen To Manchin

The Washington Post reports: President Biden on Tuesday signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, an ambitious measure that aims to tamp down on inflation, lower prescription drug prices, tackle climate change, reduce the deficit and impose a minimum tax on profits of the largest corporations. At a bill signing ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House, …

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Val Demings +4 Over Marco Rubio In New Senate Poll

The Hill reports: Rep. Val Demings (D) leads Sen. Marco Rubio (R) by 4 percentage points in Florida’s Senate race, according to a poll released Tuesday. The poll, released by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab, shows Demings with the support of 48 percent of surveyed registered voters who said they would vote in the midterms. Rubio, …

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Dems Accuse DHS Watchdog Of Hindering Riot Probe

The New York Times reports: The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog, who is under criticism for his handling of an investigation into missing Secret Service text messages around the time of the Capitol attack, is refusing to cooperate with congressional demands, even blocking his employees from testifying before Congress, two top Democrats said on Tuesday. Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney, …

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Dem Challenger Nearly Tied With Texas AG Ken Paxton

The Hill reports: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza are almost tied ahead of this year’s midterms, a poll released Monday shows. The Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll found Paxton leading Garza 34 to 32 percent among Texas voters, within the poll’s margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points. …

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16 State AGs File Brief Against FL’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law

Yahoo News reports: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general from across the country in filing an amicus brief opposing Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education Act,” otherwise known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. Nessel, a Democrat who is Michigan’s first openly gay top statewide official, says that the law, which prevents classroom discussion …

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NYT Endorses Jerry Nadler Over Carolyn Maloney

From the editorial board of the New York Times: The newly created 12th Congressional District puts voters on Manhattan’s East and West Sides into a single district, forcing a contest between the veteran House members Carolyn Maloney and Jerrold Nadler, who have represented the borough for decades. Mr. Nadler has served in Congress since 1992, and his seniority has proved …

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House Passes Inflation Reduction Act In 220-207 Vote

The Washington Post reports: House Democrats on Friday approved a sprawling bill to lower prescription drug costs, address global warming, raise taxes on some billion-dollar corporations and reduce the federal deficit, sending to President Biden the long-delayed, last component of his economic agenda in time for this year’s elections. The 220-207 vote marked the culmination of more than a year …

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TODAY: House Expected To Pass Sweeping Climate Bill

NBC News reports: The House is expected to pass a sweeping Democratic bill to combat climate change and extend health care coverage Friday, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature. Passing the Inflation Reduction Act would deliver a major victory for the Democratic Party less than three months before the November midterm elections and cap nearly a year …

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Cuomo Sues NY For Sexual Harassment Suit Legal Bills

The New York Daily News reports: Former governor Andrew Cuomo thinks New York taxpayers should be on the hook for his legal bills. A year to the day after announcing his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations, the disgraced Democrat filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Letitia James for failing to provide him with legal representation after one of his accusers …

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