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Watch live: Zohran Mamdani victory speech after winning New York City mayoral race
Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, ushering in a new era of progressive politics in the city and reigniting the debate over the Democratic Party’s future. Watch his victory speech live here.
Watch live: Mikie Sherrill victory speech after winning New Jersey governor’s race
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated former New Jersey General Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the New Jersey governor’s race, securing a major win for Democrats in their first election cycle since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to Decision Desk HQ. Watch her victory speech live here.
Colbert on being seen as ‘lefty figure’: ‘I think I’m more conservative than people think’
Comedian Stephen Colbert said that he believes he is “more conservative than people think” in a recent interview for GQ. “People perceive me as this sort of lefty figure,” Colbert said in the interview posted Monday, which was highlighted by Mediaite. “I think I’m more conservative than people think. I just happen to be talking…
Mamdani wins: Here are 5 reasons why
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani defied the odds, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday night and becoming mayor in an election that saw two million voters cast ballots. Just months ago, when Mamdani entered the race, he was polling in the single digits and few believed he could defeat Cuomo. In the end, Mamdani defeated…
Jay Jones, Gunning To Be Virginia’s Top Cop, Rallies With Group That’s Pushed Bail Funds and Police Defunding
Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones (D.) launched a canvassing event Sunday alongside Swing Left, an activist group that has pushed bail funds that have freed violent criminals and has called for “divesting resources away from policing.”
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Trump does not mention Earle-Sears by name in Virginia tele rally
President Trump did not mention Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) by name during an election eve tele-rally he held ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday. “Get out and vote tomorrow for Jason Miyares, it’s so important,” Trump said on the call. “And the Republicans up and down the ballot. We have Republicans…
Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP
Senate Republicans nixed an attempt by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday after those funds dried up over the weekend amid the government shutdown. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) attempted to pass a resolution via unanimous consent on Wednesday that would fund the program amid the shutdown, which is on…
Democratic Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García won’t seek reelection
Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) is not running for reelection, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday. García, 69, has represented the state’s 4th Congressional District since January 2019. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, he is also the deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He filed to…
