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Dems make risky bets on Trump Republicans

Will it get their guys elected? Or will Democrats have personally helped send some of the most extreme, anti-Democratic and dangerous candidates into elected office?

Chicago Sun-Times

For Herschel Walker, revelation of second son is the latest in string of controversies

ATLANTA — Even in a campaign filled with head-spinning news, the latest revelation is a shocker: Herschel Walker, who has spoken out repeatedly against absentee dads, fathered a son who he financially supports but doesn’t see.

Tribune News Service

Wisconsin Democratic candidates have raised $5.6 million more than Republicans

In Wisconsin, state-level candidates have raised $26.6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $12.9 million and Republican candidates have raised $7.3 million.

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Virginia Democratic candidates raised $66.6 million more than Republicans

In Virginia, state-level candidates raised $277.1 million between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021. Democratic candidates raised $165.2 million and Republican candidates raised $98.4 million.

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ND governor targets fellow Republicans to mixed results

North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum’s expensive effort to influence the GOP primary and reshape the Legislature with more people who support his spending and policy goals was a mixed bag

The Independent UK

States are slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday

Although almost every state recognizes Juneteenth in some fashion, many have been slow to do more than issue a proclamation or resolution.

WEKU

For president, Elon Musk leans toward DeSantis, who jokes about African American support

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote on Twitter he was leaning toward Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential race.

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Expert undercuts Trump endorsement hype

Candidates Trump chose to endorse were already on track to win their respective races

Salon

DeSantis responds as Elon Musk vows to vote for him as 2024 president

‘It’s embarrassing how hard this dude is trying to be Trump in every single way’

The Independent UK

Top takeaways from Tuesday's primary races

California may still be tabulating its votes from last week’s races, but the midterm primary calendar stops for no one, with contests in four states Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Laxalt defeats Brown and six other candidates in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Nevada

Adam Laxalt defeated Sam Brown and six other candidates in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Nevada on June 14, 2022. Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto (D) is running for re-election.

Ballotpedia

Jan 6 hearings: What have we learned from the committee so far?

The next January 6 hearing starts at 1pm ET on Thursday

The Independent UK

Russell Fry defeats Rep. Tom Rice and five others in SC-7 Republican primary

Russell Fry defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary election for South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District on June 14, 2022. The two candidates who received the most media attention were incumbent Tom Rice and Fry. Rice is the sixth U.S. House incumbent this cycle to lose re-election this cycle.

Ballotpedia

5.1% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries

So far this year, 104 state legislative incumbents—18 Democrats and 86 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers.

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Primary takeaways: How to deal with Trump; and the Texas blues - Roll Call

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace won, while GOP colleague Tom Rice lost and their party flipped a Texas seat in Tuesday's elections.

The Independent UK

Herschel Walker reveals 2nd son he never mentioned publicly

Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker is acknowledging that he has a second son whom he has not previously mentioned publicly

The Independent UK

Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday

The effort to officially celebrate Juneteenth as a paid holiday has faced skepticism inside legislatures that have largely chosen symbolic gestures to recognize the holiday while curtailing certain conversations on race and racism

Reason

Inside the Mises Caucus Takeover of the Libertarian Party

Supporters say they want to "make the Libertarian Party libertarian again." Critics say they’re shitposting edgelords who will destroy the LP from within.

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The Guardian - US

Pro-Trump Republicans’ primary wins raise alarm about US democracy

Crucial races from Nevada to South Carolina returned candidates who back ‘big lie’ of stolen election while Democrats lost Hispanic votes in south Texas

Salon

GOP misogyny already sabotages gun deal

The Senate gun bill could ban abusers from buying guns, but Republicans are unwilling to penalize girlfriend-beaters

Texas Observer

GOP Win Says More About Filemon Vela than a South Texas ‘Red Wave’

When Congressman Filemon Vela decamped for K Street, he created a predictable opportunity for a Republican upset in the Valley.

The Independent UK

Jan. 6 panel releases video of Capitol tour before attack

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection released video on Wednesday of a Capitol tour led by a Republican lawmaker the day before the attack, showing at least one participant taking photos of stairwells and tunnels in the Capitol complex

The Independent UK

GOP Rep Loudermilk calls Jan 6 panel ‘smear campaign’ after it releases video of him in Capitol tour group

‘Nothing about this visit with constituents was suspicious,’ Republican congressman claims about 5 January tour group visit

Salon

Conspiracist may run Nevada elections

Jim Marchant claims that Republican votes haven't "counted for decades" as he vows to overhaul election system

The Guardian - US

Man who took part in Capitol riot was given tour of building by Republican on January 5

Video evidence shows tourists taking photos of security checkpoints and contradicts Barry Loudermilk’s previous denial he led a tour

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