Kamala Harris is belatedly courting progressives. Is it too little, too late? As she mulls another presidential run, the former VP is building bridges with progressive and Arab American leaders The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Kamala Harris backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan: Why her call for Democratic unity matters ahead of the 2026 midterms Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed the critical role of voter participation to diminish Donald Trump’s impact. El-Sayed must enhance his appeal to diverse communities, particularly Black and Jewish voters. Harris's goal is to strengthen ties… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Reporter alleged El-Sayed ‘flip-flopped’ on Kamala Harris. Then the Michigan Senate hopeful schools him: ‘Thank you. Next question’ "You’re asking a question based on false premises." We Got This Covered · Sep 23
9 Senate races that could decide the 2026 midterm elections as Republicans fight to hold their majority and Democrats target key battleground seats The 2026 Senate race is narrowing around a handful of states where one seat could change the balance in Washington. Republicans hold 53 seats, while Democrats need four net gains for control. From Alaska's unusual ballot to Ohio's comeback fight, these contests offer the clearest look at where the Senate… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Kamala Harris says midterms could be a 'stopgap' on Trump's turbulent 2nd presidency Kamala Harris appealed to Michigan voters to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming midterm elections. During her visit, Harris emphasized the importance of voter turnout and unity among Democrats. El-Sayed, who faces Republican Mike Rogers, aims to consolidate support from diverse voter demographics in his campaign. They discussed critical… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Kamala Harris returns to Michigan to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed for Senate Former VP, who lost state to Trump in 2024 elections, is lending her popularity to unite fractured party The Guardian - US · Sep 22
El-Sayed leads Mike Rogers by a 7-point margin in Michigan Senate race, latest survey reveals The demographic breakdown is the real deal. We Got This Covered · Sep 22
Trump says administration is weighing diesel export restrictions A diesel export ban is gaining steam as a possible lever the White House can pull, without the need for congressional action, to help contain skyrocketing prices that are causing economic shock waves and becoming a midterm campaign headache for Republicans. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he personally supports… Roll Call · Sep 22
Devastating news for Trump as poll shows how Americans really feel about Iran war Dismal polling on Iran and cost of living concerns drag down Trump as well as vulnerable GOP candidates The Independent UK · Sep 22
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community The Democratic Senate nominee’s views on Israel and comments after a synagogue attack prompted a public debate among Jewish voters The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Kamala Harris steps up midterm campaigning as 2028 ambitions remain in focus Kamala Harris is increasing her campaign appearances for Democrats while considering a presidential run. Her visits to Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia are strategically important for the party. These appearances could shape perceptions of her future White House prospects. Some Democrats believe it is time for new leadership within the party.… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Kamala Harris wades into 2026 midterms with a visit to Michigan as 2028 decision looms Harris’ campaigning could serve to solidify or undermine her status as a potential Democratic front-runner for the 2028 presidential election The Independent UK · Sep 21
‘Brown men are fearless, funny and sexy’: Salman Toor on clubbing, queerness and New York’s Muslim moment Toor’s electrifying pictures have made him a global star – and he’s even painted Zohran Mamdani. As the artist hits London’s prestigious Courtauld Gallery, he talks about Manet, mullahs and the mayor The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
MAGA brown-out: For Indian Trump acolytes, citizenship comes with an asterisk TOI correspondent from Washington: For years, Indian-origin conservatives in the Trump orbit have been comforting themselves that race doesn't matter, ideology does. They are now discovering a rather inconvenient footnote: in the MAGA world, you can pass the ideological exam and still fail the race test and dinner evaluation. The Times of India · Sep 20
Salon · Sep 20 About the Jon Ossoff thirst edits "If the girls and the gays want to look at Jon Ossoff and be like, ‘Wow, he looks so good in those pants,’ let us.
The Guardian - US · Sep 20 ‘People are pissed off’: anger at the elite and the establishment is fueling this year’s midterms Coming midterm elections are starting to be framed not as right versus left but instead the ‘well-fed versus the fed-up’
The Guardian - US · Sep 20 Leftists make waves and Trump flexes muscles: US primary season takeaways Candidates have been selected for November’s midterms – have Republicans and Democrats made the right choices?
The Guardian - US · Sep 19 Revenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress Meet the candidates with labor ties vying for Senate and House seats in midterm races. Most of the nominees are Democrats as the party looks to rebuild support among working-class voters
Latin Times · Sep 18 Nearly Half of Young Americans Would Replace Capitalism With Socialism as Left-Wing Candidates Gain Ground - NEW POLL Nearly half of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 would support replacing capitalism with socialism, according to preliminary polling that reveals a stark generational divide as democratic socialist candidates gain ground ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Hasan Piker pours gasoline on midterms saying US ‘pound-for-pound’ is worse than al-Qaeda Ahead of November’s elections, Republicans have sought to portray Piker as emblematic of the ‘radical left’
Roll Call · Sep 17 At the Races: AI voted? Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Fears about unregulated artificial intelligence are not showing signs of overtaking…
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Trump’s Canada trade war puts Republican Senate candidates in Michigan, Maine in a bind Republican candidates face challenges balancing President Trump's trade policies and voter concerns. Michigan and Maine economies are closely tied to Canadian trade, raising stakes for Senate races. Senator Susan Collins criticizes tariffs, while candidate Mike Rogers supports the president's approach. Canada's retaliatory tariffs aim to exert political pressure on the…
We Got This Covered · Sep 16 Mike Rogers skipped Tuesday’s debate over alleged moderator bias. So Abdul El-Sayed called him a ‘coward’ on local TV: ‘It tells you who he is’ Sayed also pointed to Rogers’ appearance in Dallas.
We Got This Covered · Sep 15 Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, Slams Republican Mike Rogers: ‘Unfit to Serve’ Carlson says El-Sayed is "obviously right."
We Got This Covered · Sep 14 CBS presses Abdul El-Sayed on his ties to controversial streamer Hasan Piker. He says ‘streamers in California’ are not raising gas and grocery prices He labels this as a distraction from real issues