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Biden's optimism collides with mounting political challenges

President Joe Biden’s top political advisers are bracing for big election losses in November

The Independent UK

Cruz accuses Schumer of Kavanaugh hit

Speaking to Fox News' Sean Hannity, the Texas Republican lawmaker blamed the Democratic Party for recent attacks

Salon

California attorney general raises $8.7 million this election cycle

According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the California Secretary of State, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has raised $8.7 million and spent $8.6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and May 21, 2022. Bonta is currently ranked fourth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle.

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US progressives push back against right-wing narrative on crime

Recent votes are galvanising debate within the Democratic Party about how to address crime, but challenges abound.

Al Jazeera

The January 6 hearings aren’t acknowledging the elephant in the room

The attack on the US Capitol wasn’t the isolated doing of Trump and a few loyalists. Nearly the entire Republican party is now united behind it – and the attack on democracy hasn’t ended

The Guardian - US

Republican flips Texas House seat Vela won by 13 points in 2020

The daughter of migrant workers, Republican Mayra Flores won the seat formerly held by Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela in Texas' 34th District.

Roll Call

John Fetterman says he’s not a typical politician. Is that enough in a brutal climate for Democrats?

PHILADELPHIA — As John Fetterman campaigned in Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate primary, he openly acknowledged — and warned — that the odds are stacked against his party. To win in November, he argued, Democrats needed to nominate someone different.

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Four candidates running in Illinois secretary of state Democratic primary

Four candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary for Illinois secretary of state on June 28, 2022. Alexi Giannoulias and Anna Valencia have led in media attention, fundraising, and endorsements. David Moore and Sidney Moore are also running.

Ballotpedia

Texas Democratic Party approves recount in Texas’ 15th Congressional District Democratic primary runoff

On June 9, the Texas Democratic Party approved Ruben Ramirez’s request for a recount in the May 24 Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 15th Congressional District. Official results showed Ramirez trailing Michelle Vallejo (D) by 30 votes.

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Report warns of Democratic losses in Midwestern 'factory towns'

MINNEAPOLIS — The long-term survival of the Democratic Party in Midwestern states can't be just about building support in the big cities and suburbs, or clawing back voters in deep red rural areas that swung heavily for Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Biden says he has ‘not yet’ decided on trip to Saudi Arabia

US president’s comments come amid opposition to the possible visit from legislators and human rights groups.

Al Jazeera

Political Pulse / Concerned public, not gaiatsu, now drives strong security policies

Japan has been both cautious and passive about evolving its security policy for a long time. Japan has a well-known history of being forced to change its policies by gaiatsu (foreign pressure) from the United States. Even though gaiatsu hasn't disappeared, we are now heading into a new era in…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Democrats strike gold with Jan. 6 fundraising appeals

The hearings don't need to move many votes to have political utility.

Axios

A young Chicago progressive is challenging an established liberal for Congress in a race that reflects Democratic Party divisions

CHICAGO — On a recent Sunday afternoon, 31-year old Kina Collins strode up the front steps of tidy bungalows in the Galewood neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side to introduce herself to voters in the hopes they will make her their next representative in Congress.

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Kishida beset by intraparty policy demands

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faced an uphill battle, as the government's draft of the Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform had to be revised repeatedly at the request of members of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Chicago Sun-Times

Strong Democratic Party of Illinois bid to become early presidential primary state

“There is no better state for a Democratic presidential candidate to introduce themselves to voters than Illinois,” said the bid, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Al Jazeera

US elections: How pro-Israel spending affects Palestine advocacy

Despite massive AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, advocates say debate over US support for Israel not going away.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Davis touts long record in 7th Congressional District, but primary rivals want new voices and vision

Though Rep. Danny K. Davis has represented the 7th Congressional District for a quarter of a century, he often votes in line with the younger, more progressive members of Congress. But challenger Kina Collins believes it’s time for a change — not just in the newly redrawn district but across…

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The Independent UK

Arizona judge declines GOP request to block mail voting

An Arizona judge is declining a request by the state Republican Party to block most mail ballots for the 2022 election, preserving the voting method used by the overwhelming majority of voters

Los Angeles Times

LA Democrats failed to mount united campaign against Sheriff Villanueva despite anger

LOS ANGELES — To pull off his improbable win in 2018, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva convinced liberal Democratic voters he was one of their own.

Axios

Jan. 6 committee privately divided on abolishing Electoral College, other key reforms

The committee's legacy will depend in large part on what it does with its findings.

Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Rick Caruso was a Republican 3 years ago. Will LA voters care?

LOS ANGELES — With less than a week until the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Rick Caruso's political evolution from Republican to Democrat still remains opaque to many voters in the overwhelmingly liberal city he hopes to lead.

The Independent UK

Democrats, Republicans fight to a redistricting stalemate

The once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw

Tribune News Service

‘The party has its own leadership’: Kansas Gov. Kelly distances from state Democratic Party amid toxic workplace claims

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly refused to discuss allegations of a toxic work environment at the Kansas Democratic Party Thursday, a week after claims of bullying from former staffers became public.

Los Angeles Times

California congressional races to watch in the June primary

LOS ANGELES — California's 2022 congressional races are expected to be some of the most expensive and contentious in the nation as the GOP attempts to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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