Senate Republicans' top super PAC is pouring an extra $6 million into Michigan to attack Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Why it matters: It's part of $12 million in new spending this month by the Senate Leadership Fund to defend Republican leader John Thune 's majority. - It's an unusually early spend for Republican super PACs, which typically wait until September. Zoom in: SLF is launching the $6 million TV and digital campaign Wednesday to hit El-Sayed and bolster Republican Mike Rogers, SLF officials first told Axios. - The new buy brings SLF's total commitment in Michigan to $51 million. - Republicans have been eager to face El-Sayed over his Democratic primary opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), believing he gives…
Senate Republicans' top super PAC is pouring an extra $6 million into Michigan to attack Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Why it matters: It's part of $12 million in new spending this month by the Senate Leadership Fund to defend Republican leader John Thune 's majority. - It's an unusually early spend for Republican super PACs, which typically wait until September. Zoom in: SLF is launching the $6 million TV and digital campaign Wednesday to hit El-Sayed and bolster Republican Mike Rogers, SLF officials first told Axios. - The new buy brings SLF's total commitment in Michigan to $51 million. - Republicans have been eager to face El-Sayed over his Democratic primary opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), believing he gives…Open
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough unloaded on Democratic leaders for letting extreme voices define their party unchallenged, warning they are repeating the same mistakes that cost them the 2024 presidential election. Scarborough used his MSNBC program to target Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's handling of questions about Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who once called […] The post Scarborough calls out Democrats for refusing to confront their party's radical fringe appeared first on American Almanac .
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough unloaded on Democratic leaders for letting extreme voices define their party unchallenged, warning they are repeating the same mistakes that cost them the 2024 presidential election. Scarborough used his MSNBC program to target Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's handling of questions about Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who once called for abolishing the police, prisons, and Thanksgiving. When pressed on ABC's "This Week" about her refusal to endorse Hong, Ocasio-Cortez dodged, saying only that Hong had "moved away" from many of those old positions. She then cited an unnamed New York City councilman's line: "Woke 1 was crazy." That wasn't good enough for Scarborough. He…Open
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) left the door open Sunday to either running for president in 2028 or challenging fellow New Yorker and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as a leading potential heir to the movement built by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and whichever path she chooses could reshape the future of Democratic politics. Driving the news: ABC's Jonathan Karl asked Ocasio-Cortez on "This Week" whether she would run for president, after noting a recent New Hampshire poll showed her leading the prospective Democratic field. - "I'm focused on winning the midterms. I'm running for Congress right now," she responded, before adding, "I haven't ruled out the possibility, and I'm…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) left the door open Sunday to either running for president in 2028 or challenging fellow New Yorker and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as a leading potential heir to the movement built by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and whichever path she chooses could reshape the future of Democratic politics. Driving the news: ABC's Jonathan Karl asked Ocasio-Cortez on "This Week" whether she would run for president, after noting a recent New Hampshire poll showed her leading the prospective Democratic field. - "I'm focused on winning the midterms. I'm running for Congress right now," she responded, before adding, "I haven't ruled out the possibility, and I'm…Open
Senate Democrats abandoned months of brinkmanship and backed a bipartisan spending bill to keep the government open, a retreat that Senate Majority Leader John Thune says was driven by cold electoral math ahead of the midterm elections. The Senate advanced a continuing resolution on Saturday to avert yet another government shutdown, with Minority Leader Chuck […] The post Schumer backs down on shutdown threat, giving Senate Republicans a political win appeared first on American Almanac .
Senate Democrats abandoned months of brinkmanship and backed a bipartisan spending bill to keep the government open, a retreat that Senate Majority Leader John Thune says was driven by cold electoral math ahead of the midterm elections. The Senate advanced a continuing resolution on Saturday to avert yet another government shutdown, with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his caucus supporting the measure after weeks of resistance. The CR would fund federal agencies at current levels through December 11, pushing the next budget fight past Election Night and into a lame-duck session of Congress. Thune told Fox News Digital that Democrats made a political calculation, not a principled one. He said the minority party did not want to spend…Open
“The Right Squad” examines the latest moves from high-profile Democrats — including Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Chuck Schumer — as they rush to endorse far-left candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.
Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, and Republicans say the self-described progressive's record makes him the weakest possible opponent for Mike Rogers in November. El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former Wayne County health director, declared victory Wednesday morning on social media after a race that remained too close to call […] The post Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary, handing Republicans the opponent they wanted appeared first on American Almanac .
Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, and Republicans say the self-described progressive's record makes him the weakest possible opponent for Mike Rogers in November. El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former Wayne County health director, declared victory Wednesday morning on social media after a race that remained too close to call through election night. Stevens conceded a couple of hours after the contest was officially called, offering her former rival "full support" ahead of the general election against former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who ran uncontested in the GOP primary. The result sets up one of the most consequential Senate matchups of the 2026 cycle. Michigan…Open
Progressives scored their biggest win of the year Tuesday in Michigan's Senate primary , narrowly defeating the Democratic establishment in the clearest sign yet of how a populist surge is remaking the party. Why it matters: Left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed underperformed predictions, but his victory over moderate Rep. Haley Stevens was still a rebuke to party leaders in D.C. and Michigan, and to big donors who flooded Stevens' campaign with cash. - El-Sayed was outspent 9 to 1 by Stevens and her allies — including AIPAC's political arm. He ran on an unapologetically progressive platform to abolish ICE, support Medicare for All and staunchly oppose aid to Israel. - In a bitter campaign, El-Sayed was painted as a sexist, an antisemite…
Progressives scored their biggest win of the year Tuesday in Michigan's Senate primary , narrowly defeating the Democratic establishment in the clearest sign yet of how a populist surge is remaking the party. Why it matters: Left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed underperformed predictions, but his victory over moderate Rep. Haley Stevens was still a rebuke to party leaders in D.C. and Michigan, and to big donors who flooded Stevens' campaign with cash. - El-Sayed was outspent 9 to 1 by Stevens and her allies — including AIPAC's political arm. He ran on an unapologetically progressive platform to abolish ICE, support Medicare for All and staunchly oppose aid to Israel. - In a bitter campaign, El-Sayed was painted as a sexist, an antisemite…Open
You're probably about 550 days from Democrats having a true leader who can show and shape the party's direction. Why it matters: Until Super Tuesday — that's March 7, 2028 — or well beyond, Democrats will be leaderless, rudderless and likely split between rising socialist energy and more traditional, establishment liberalism. - DNC Chair Ken Martin will likely get ousted and leave behind a hot financial mess and cashless dumpster fire. - Hakeem Jeffries has a legit shot at rising to speaker, but will lack a big enough majority as well as the instincts and ambition to lead beyond the House. - Chuck Schumer seems tired. If he doesn't win the majority, he'll get challenged for the top job. Then, he'll be preoccupied with AOC running…
You're probably about 550 days from Democrats having a true leader who can show and shape the party's direction. Why it matters: Until Super Tuesday — that's March 7, 2028 — or well beyond, Democrats will be leaderless, rudderless and likely split between rising socialist energy and more traditional, establishment liberalism. - DNC Chair Ken Martin will likely get ousted and leave behind a hot financial mess and cashless dumpster fire. - Hakeem Jeffries has a legit shot at rising to speaker, but will lack a big enough majority as well as the instincts and ambition to lead beyond the House. - Chuck Schumer seems tired. If he doesn't win the majority, he'll get challenged for the top job. Then, he'll be preoccupied with AOC running…Open
