Tucker Carlson stuns Republicans by backing Democrat in key Senate race IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 14
The US right still paints Muslims as the ‘enemy’. But they are fighting for a brighter future for Americans Progressive politicians such as Zohran Mamdani offer answers to the bitter post-9/11 legacy of failures at home and abroad, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race Mike Rogers is ‘unfit to serve’, right-wing commentator writes, after wave of Islamophobic abuse against El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani over 9/11 The Independent UK · Sep 13
America's wet hot socialist summer Fox News and Republicans are struggling to contain their desire when it comes to the progressive left Salon · Sep 13
‘It’s just straight bigotry’: wave of Islamophobic rhetoric looms over US midterm elections As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climate The Guardian - US · Sep 13
JD Vance rouses RNC to cheers by taking jabs at Abdul El-Sayed and a protester who appeared with a Mexican flag to define what he calls American values “Do not throw the baby out with your bathwater.” We Got This Covered · Sep 12
Calls for Democrats to be shot go unchallenged at Republican convention Crowd member repeatedly said some Democrats ‘should be shot’ during Ted Cruz’s speech, without senator responding The Guardian - US · Sep 12
Trump’s $5,000 ‘bribe’ to Americans is no match for Republicans’ plummeting polling ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s last-ditch midterms pitch to voters comes as Republican candidates are falling behind in polling red-purple states, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Sep 12
Democrat makes heartbreaking plea after chilling threat erupts at GOP convention IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
What Bush got right after 9/11 The president offered support of Muslims at a critical time. Republicans have renounced his inclusive message Salon · Sep 11
Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed responds after crowd at Trump’s convention calls for him to be shot ‘Look, I’m a dad with two daughters, and I hope those daughters get to grow up and live with their dad,’ El-Sayed said The Independent UK · Sep 11
9/11 entrenched Islamophobia in US politics. But it doesn’t work the way you think Anti-Muslim sentiment is used as a political weapon. Meanwhile, Muslim American leaders are making a difference for all The Guardian - US · Sep 11
JD Vance defends Usha's heritage, hits out at Michigan Senate candidate El-Syed US Vice President JD Vance used his address at the Republican National Convention to launch a fresh attack on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed over remarks about his wife, Usha Vance, before turning his ire on a protester waving a Mexican flag during the speech. The Times of India · Sep 11
Hecklers shout ‘He should be shot’ as Ted Cruz calls out El-Sayed and Talarico at Trump convention Republicans increasingly seek to tie Democrats to left-wing members of the caucus and personalities like Hasan Piker The Independent UK · Sep 10
We Got This Covered · Sep 10 El-Sayed trolls Rogers with a retro-style game over Dallas GOP convention appearance: ‘Help Mike Rogers find his way from Florida back to Michigan’ "If you want to be a Florida man, go be a Florida man."
Roll Call · Sep 10 At the Races: Defiant in Dallas 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 Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski DALLAS – Recent national polls show President Donald Trump’s job approval…
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders Mike Rogers has also helped kill other bills that would have provided healthcare to responders and survivors
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 Trump Convention Puts Hasan Piker's Underwear Photo on Giant MAGA Screen, Streamer Fires Back Hasan Piker reacts in disbelief after his underwear photo appears on the jumbotron at Trump's Republican convention, declaring, 'They posted the meat pic!'
Roll Call · Sep 10 Republicans make ‘crazed’ Democrats the focus of their first midterm convention DALLAS – Joe Biden was the target of a few jabs. So was Kamala Harris. Mentions of Nancy Pelosi drew loud boos. But Republicans gathered here for a first-of-its-kind party convention eight weeks before the midterm elections mostly signaled they were ready to move on from the old guard of Democratic…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Muslims emerge as a campaign issue for Republicans ahead of 2026 US midterms Republican politicians are targeting Muslim candidates and communities during election campaigns. These leaders claim to raise security and radicalism concerns for voters. Critics argue this strategy unfairly demonizes an entire religious group. Muslims are becoming a significant campaign issue as their population grows.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Everything you need to know about the chaotic multi-billion-dollar battle for Senate majority Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 CBS Boss Bari Weiss 'Personally' Shaped Abdul El-Sayed 9/11 Headline That Sparked Racism Backlash CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reportedly influenced a headline about Abdul El-Sayed's deleted 9/11 tweets, sparking accusations of racism and Islamophobia.
The Guardian - US · Sep 5 Leftist insurgents are storming the midterms – just don’t call them all democratic socialists Progressive candidates navigate their ties to the DSA as the group faces historic growth and mounting pressure
Salon · Sep 4 JD's chivalry to Usha fools no one Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has the vice president’s number
Roll Call · Sep 3 At the Races: Labor Day reds and blues 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 Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski Organized labor is ramping up for the midterms. In her annual…