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Democrats Spent Millions Boosting Far-Right Republicans. How Did It Pan Out?

And is this a good precedent to be setting?

Reason

Midterm takeaways: Unusual elections end on unexpected turf - Roll Call

As a block, this year’s midterm races did not go as expected. But even as Democrats stemmed their losses in the House and as the Senate still hangs in the balance, a frequent theme of the House and Senate map remained: The battle was fought on some unexpected turf. No,…

Roll Call

Michigan Dem Scholten wins US House race over Trump loyalist

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan has won a sixth term

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Key takeaways – so far – from the US midterm elections

Voters cast ballots to decide makeup of US legislature, state and local officials, with results still rolling in.

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Wave did not hit, but McCarthy predicts GOP House control - Roll Call

A "red wave" did not hit the House, but Republicans picked up seats even as they lost some and were confident they'd have control next year.

Roll Call

Voices: Where the House of Representatives will be won (and lost) in the midterms

From New England to California to the districts that voted for Trump in 2020, some races are a lot more interesting than others

The Independent UK

Why Are Democrats Still Backing Trumpists in GOP Primaries?

Democrats paid $435,000 to back a pro-Trump Republican in Michigan—nearly $100,000 more than the candidate himself raised.

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Jonathan Bernstein: Democrats were smart to meddle in GOP primaries

It appears that a controversial Democratic campaign tactic might be working.

Tribune News Service

To hold House, Democrats eye GOP-held districts won by Biden

A congressional district in Michigan that includes Grand Rapids hasn't had a Democratic House member in decades

The Independent UK

Stuart Rothenberg: So what if Democrats meddled in GOP primaries?

WASHINGTON — My head almost exploded recently when I heard yet again that Democrats had violated some sort of code of ethics by spending money to promote weaker Republican candidates in primaries this cycle.

Tribune News Service

So what if Democrats meddled in GOP primaries? - Roll Call

Democrats who feel the party should have supported moderate Republicans don't grasp that politics ain't beanbag, Stuart Rothenberg writes.

Roll Call

Republican House candidate accused of misogyny for remarks against women’s suffrage: ‘Oh hell no’

“The assault on women’s rights is in full force. Not on my watch,” says Democrat opponent

The Independent UK

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 34

August 11, 2022

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 33

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

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The Guardian - US

Democratic ads boosted extremists in Republican primaries. Was that wise?

Helping election-denying, Trump-endorsed candidates may secure a more beatable general election opponent but some see it as a cynical and morally dubious move

WEKU

GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Trump, advances in Wash. primary

Newhouse will face Democrat Doug White in November's general election in the heavily Republican district.

Ballotpedia

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On Tuesday, we covered elections in six states—Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Washington. Here are some results highlights:

Tribune News Service

Martin Schram: Guess who’s playing voter manipulation games now

Private citizen Joe Biden and the Democratic Party were absolutely right way back when they kept demanding an investigation of what we’d just learned: Russia had interfered big-time in America’s 2016 elections — running video ads and doing lots more that helped Donald Trump win the presidency.

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The Independent UK

GOP representative who lost primary after voting for Trump impeachment has no regrets

Peter Meijer narrowly lost his primary to John Gibbs on Tuesday night

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Turnout for Kansas’ Aug. 2 abortion ballot measure

Welcome to the Thursday, August 4, Brew.

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Gibbs defeats incumbent Meijer in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District Republican primary

John Gibbs defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District on Aug. 2, 2022.

Axios

How impeachment Republicans have fared in their primaries

At least six of the ten House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment last year will not return next Congress.

Salon

Trump pick ousts GOP impeachment voter

Rep. Peter Meijer's defeat comes after the DCCC painted his opponent as being “too conservative for West Michigan"

Reason

The Democratic Establishment Teamed Up With Trump To Oust Peter Meijer

Michigan's 3rd district has produced two consecutive freedom-oriented Republican lawmakers. Tuesday's results ensure that there won't be a third.

The Guardian - US

Republican candidates who deny 2020 election results win key primaries

Victories underscore the continued political potency of the stolen election myth, with most significant win in Arizona

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