New measure introduced to expel Rep. George Santos from House Rep. George Santos is facing a new push for his expulsion from Congress over his serial lying. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn endorses Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor Quinn chooses Garcia over Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom he supported in 2019, and Paul Vallas, whom Quinn chose as his running mate in 2014. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
Carville calls MTG antics "white trash" "The level of white trashdom in the Republican Party is staggering," the Southern Democratic strategist said Salon · Feb 9, 2023
Republican State of the Union rebuttals differed in more than just language Republican rebuttals to President Biden's speech were not only given in different languages but touched on different GOP priorities and addressed varied concerns to each separate audience. WEKU · Feb 9, 2023
Statewide filing deadline passes in Mississippi The filing deadline for statewide candidates running in Mississippi passed on Feb. 1, 2023. A primary is scheduled for Aug. 8, with primary runoffs taking place on Aug. 29. The general election is Nov. 7. A general runoff election is scheduled to be held on Nov. 28 for state executive… Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Trump gains lead in PredictIt’s Republican primary market for first time since November As of February 6, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.34, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.30, and former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.26. No other candidate has more than a $0.10 share price. The share price, which rises and… Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
St. Louis set to hold first primaries for downsized Board of Aldermen on March 7 The city of St. Louis, Missouri, is holding general elections for the Board of Aldermen on Apr. 4, 2023. All 14 seats on the board and the seat of the president of the board are up for election. A primary is scheduled for March 7, 2023. The filing deadline was… Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Mississippi Republicans guaranteed majorities in both state legislative chambers for first time since Reconstruction The major party candidate filing deadline in Mississippi passed on Feb. 1, and, for the first time since Reconstruction, the number of Republicans running without Democratic opponents is large enough to guarantee Republican majorities in both legislative chambers. Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Iowa Supreme Court issues three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5 The Iowa Supreme Court issued three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—three more than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Indiana Supreme Court issues two opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5 The Indiana Supreme Court issued two opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued six opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Florida Supreme Court issues four opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5 The Florida Supreme Court issued four opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—six fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below: Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Watch: Sun-Times, WBEZ and U Chicago host Chicago mayoral forum Watch the second of two mayoral forums hosted by the Sun-Times, WBEZ and University of Chicago, featuring mayoral candidates Roderick Sawyer and Ja’Mal Green Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
Colorado Supreme Court issues three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5 The Colorado Supreme Court issued three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued six opinions in 2023—the same amount as this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Indianapolis primary filing deadline passes On Feb. 3, the partisan filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Candidates filed for city council and mayor. The primary is scheduled for May 2, 2023, and the general election is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023. Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana and the 15th-largest… Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023 Jews, bicycle riders and trans folk Why are trans rights so endlessly agonized over? Illumination comes from an unexpected source.
Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023 Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications As of Feb. 7, 2023, five statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in three states for elections in 2023. That’s the same as the average number certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021.
Salon · Feb 9, 2023 House GOP Twitter bias hearing backfires "What happens when you hold a hearing, and you can't prove your point?” a Democrat questioned
Axios · Feb 9, 2023 House Republicans request records from Hunter and James Biden "The American people deserve transparency and accountability about the Biden family’s influence peddling."
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 9, 2023 Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized overnight in Washington Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized overnight "for observation" after feeling lightheaded, but did not show any signs of suffering another stroke, his office announced late Wednesday night.
Salon · Feb 9, 2023 Joe and Mitt: Seeking order amid chaos Romney smacked down George Santos and Biden flipped the script on MTG. But does America even want the truth?
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Super Bowl ads will tout Jesus ‘gets us’ to the masses On Super Bowl Sunday, advertising’s biggest night, religion rarely makes an appearance among the much buzzed about beer and fast-food commercials
Zenger · Feb 9, 2023 Since 2000, The Republican Party’s Share Of Seats Won Exceeded Its National Vote Share In 11 Of 12 U.S. House Of Representatives Elections Since 2000, the Republican Party’s share of seats won exceeded its national vote share in 11 of 12 U.S.
Salon · Feb 9, 2023 TrumpWorld rips Sanders' SOTU response Steve Bannon and Lou Dobbs accused Sanders of "insulting" Trump and trying to boost Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2023 Biden says he’s Republicans’ ‘nightmare’ over social spending cuts – as it happened President visits Tampa and denounces Republican proposals to cut spending
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023 Corporations turn to ballot to combat California's progressive agenda, raising alarms SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Twice in the last two weeks, major corporations have scored wins in their fights against progressive policies approved by Democrats at the California Capitol.