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Why Atlanta’s political case to host the DNC may be better than when Democrats controlled the state

ATLANTA — When Atlanta hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1988, Georgia Democrats controlled almost all levers of power in the state. That made the city a solid blue backdrop for the party to select its presidential nominee.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

After Ashcroft pulls Missouri out of voting information system, no plan for alternative program

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and officials in a handful of other Republican-leaning states left a national system designed to improve the accuracy of voting rolls last week, the likely GOP candidate for governor outlined his grievances.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

As 2023 started, 18 House and Senate campaigns were in debt

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers wrangle over the nation’s debt, 18 members of the House and Senate started this year with campaign committees that each reported at least $100,000 in unpaid bills.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

Texas Democrats and Republicans are on the hunt for rare chances to flip seats in 2024

The dearth of competitive down-ballot races could contrast with the last few election cycles in Texas, when multiple congressional seats and state legislative seats drew significant national investment.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 15, 2023

Video poker in Chicago? Vallas and Johnson say deal us in

Under state law, local governments can prohibit video gambling machines from operating at restaurants or bars within their city limits. But both mayoral candidates favor lifting Chicago’s longstanding ban on the machines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

Republicans rush to reverse voters' pick

The Republican assault on direct democracy is a predictable reaction to major progressive ballot measure victories

Salon · Mar 15, 2023

Biden drawing contrast to Republicans on lower drug costs

President Joe Biden will highlight the stark differences in how Democrats are tackling skyrocketing drug prices compared to their Republican counterparts as he gears up for an expected reelection announcement

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Pence looks for an opening in the anti-Trump lane

For the first half of his speech as the Republican representative at the annual Gridiron Club dinner, Mike Pence served up the typical mix of self-deprecating humor and jabs at the political opposition.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

Mark Z. Barabak: There's a price for parroting Trump's election lie. Will Republicans care?

In the Book of Republican Sorrows, 2022 merits a whole chapter of its own.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

First look: Young and unaffiliated Latino voters surge across U.S.

Recent elections signaled Latinos are becoming less loyal to parties.

Axios · Mar 15, 2023