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54% of state legislatures are Republican, 44% Democratic following 2022 general election

As of November 17, 2022, 54% of all state legislatures in the United States are Republican while 44% are Democratic. There are 7,383 state legislative seats in the country.

Ballotpedia · Nov 18, 2022

Hakeem Jeffries: Nancy Pelosi’s likely successor formally declares Democratic leadership bid

Republicans are set to hold an extremely slim majority in the House of Representatives

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Nancy Pelosi Embodied America's Gerontocracy Problem

She was the beneficiary of a political system that limits opportunities for new ideas and new faces to rise.

Reason · Nov 18, 2022

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Hakeem Jeffries officially declares candidacy to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader

Mr Jeffries told colleagues he wants to lead them in hopes to lead the caucus in ‘an effort that centers our communication strategy around the messaging principle that values unite, issues divide’

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Kevin McCarthy reveals why he skipped Nancy Pelosi’s departure speech

McCarthy is expected to become House speaker in the new Congress

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Hakeem Jeffries on course to become first Black party leader in Congress

New York Democrat, 52, is favorite to succeed Nancy Pelosi after declaring candidacy for House minority leader

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2022

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

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Lauren Boebert mocked for posting video claiming victory in her too-close-to-call Colorado House race

Automatic recount looking increasingly likely in Trump ally’s district

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Judge blocks DeSantis' "dystopian" law

GOP's "Stop WOKE Act" violates the First Amendment, federal court rules

Salon · Nov 18, 2022

Sen. Cassidy says he will not join Louisiana governor race

Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says he has decided not to run for Louisiana governor next year, opting instead to focus on his work in the Senate

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Democrat Katie Porter wins re-election in California’s 47th District

The former protege of Elizabeth Warren who often goes viral for her aggressive questioning of executives will serve a third term

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

GOP elites want to turn from Trump. Will the base let them?

Forget the scathing editorials from conservative media blaming former President Donald Trump for the GOP's mediocre midterm. Never mind their underwhelmed reception to his 2024 presidential launch. Disregard the major donors who are bailing this time around.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

Top progressive Jayapal passes on Dem leadership race

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has taken herself out of the running for Democratic leadership in the next Congress

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Meet Kevin McCarthy's puppetmaster

Kevin McCarthy supposedly persuaded Marjorie Taylor Greene to back him. We know which of them has real power

Salon · Nov 18, 2022

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Salon · Nov 18, 2022

Boebert prematurely declares victory

Her Democratic challenger, meanwhile, acknowledged he may lose: "We're not that wacko"

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Matthew Yglesias: Nancy Pelosi will be a hard act to follow

Nancy Pelosi steps down as the most accomplished congressional leader of her era, and probably the most successful House speaker of all time in terms of legislative impact. But if there was a flaw in her tenure, it’s the one revealed as she announced her plans to step aside: House…

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2022

Why the Democrats’ biggest wins of the midterms weren’t in Washington DC

Breaking Republican strangleholds over state capitols gives Democrats an advantage in the fight for voting, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Malaysia's political candidates make final pitches to voters

Malaysian political candidates are making their final pitches on the eve of national elections in an attempt to win over a divided electorate worried about the economy, rising costs of living and political turmoil that resulted in three prime ministers since the last polls in 2018

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The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

Nancy Pelosi was the key Democratic messenger of her generation – passing the torch will empower younger leadership

The announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will not run for another senior post opens the door for a new generation of national leaders in the Democratic Party.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022

Malaysians look for leadership in ‘hold-your-nose’ election

After nearly three years of shaky governments, Malaysians want politicians who can ‘do the work’.

Ballotpedia · Nov 18, 2022

Progress report tracking school board conflict elections from Nov. 8

Welcome to the Friday, November 18, Brew.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Madigan: Indicted but still pitching for (and getting) money

Illinois law allows the former House speaker to keep asking for campaign contributions even though he’s facing charges that he used his office to enrich himself and his allies.

The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022

The Ferguson Report (Satire): Donald and Melania plan romantic ceremony to renew pre-nup

Tim Ferguson breaks down this week's news - including Donald Trump's announcement.

The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022

House of Horrors: The candidates Donald Trump promotes speak to his re-election changes

Mr Walker – a former American football star – is one of several Donald Trump endorsed candidates who struggled to beat their opponents.

Salon · Nov 18, 2022

Republicans have learned nothing

Pennsylvania Republicans had a can of whoop-ass opened on them — so they're doubling down on dumb MAGA antics

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