Data: Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision; Table: Russell Contreras/Axios Democrats have gained sharply with Latino voters in some of the country's most competitive House districts since 2024, a new Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision poll shared exclusively with Axios shows. Why it matters: President Trump came close to erasing Democrats' longtime advantage among Latinos in the last presidential election. Now, with control of Congress at stake and Trump's approval ratings hitting new lows , that breakthrough appears to have eroded. - Coming out of the 2024 election, Republicans hoped Trump's near-parity with Democrats among Latinos in 2024 would harden into a lasting political realignment favoring the GOP. - Instead, this poll and surveys…
A wave of far-left Democratic candidates has seized Senate nominations in Michigan and Minnesota and nearly captured a gubernatorial nod in Wisconsin, forcing a party establishment that spent tens of millions trying to stop them to now rally behind nominees it openly opposed. Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director with no prior federal […] The post Insurgent left-wing Democrats capture key primaries, rattling the party establishment appeared first on American Almanac .
A wave of far-left Democratic candidates has seized Senate nominations in Michigan and Minnesota and nearly captured a gubernatorial nod in Wisconsin, forcing a party establishment that spent tens of millions trying to stop them to now rally behind nominees it openly opposed. Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director with no prior federal office, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite being vastly outspent. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan crushed Rep. Angie Craig by 20 percentage points in the August 11 DFL Senate primary. And in Wisconsin, state Rep. Francesca Hong, a card-carrying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, lost the gubernatorial nomination to Milwaukee County…Open
AI:A wave of far-left insurgent Democrats has successfully seized key Senate and gubernatorial nominations across critical swing states, leaving the Democratic Party establishment reeling after spending tens of millions to stop them. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed secured a massive upset in the most expensive Senate primary in history by defeating Rep. Haley Stevens, buoyed by endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and leveraging intense opposition to U.S. support for Israel. Similarly, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan achieved a landslide 20-point victory in the Minnesota Senate primary, while DSA member Francesca Hong nearly captured the Wisconsin gubernatorial nomination, falling short by less than one percent. These victories…Open
The DNC completes their summer meeting in Austin, Texas today where they are expected to give final approval to their Presidential primary calendar that has South Carolina’s primary first in January. Their meeting comes amid growing Democratic optimism and turnout in recent primary elections. But the party also faces internal turmoil over questions surrounding leadership and fundraising. DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:The Democratic National Committee concluded its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, where leadership officially moved to place South Carolina at the head of the 2028 presidential primary calendar. DNC Chair Ken Martin is attempting to project a narrative of "all gas no brakes" momentum and optimism heading into the midterms, yet this strategic realignment appears to be a transparent attempt by the establishment to gatekeep the process and favor preferred candidates over outsiders. Despite the party's attempts to manufacture confidence through these calendar shifts, the organization remains deeply fractured by internal turmoil concerning leadership stability and an escalating reliance on massive fundraising to maintain control amidst growing…Open
AI:The Democratic establishment is facing an internal revolt as voters bypass the aging "old guard" in favor of a younger, more radicalized candidate pool. This rapid turnover reflects a desperate attempt by party activists to purge traditionalists and replace them with generational agitators who are far outpacing the GOP's own demographic shifts. While the Republicans maintain a grip on core issues like security and the economy, the Democrats are cannibalizing their own leadership to satisfy an insatiable appetite for systemic overhaul and ideological purity.Open
Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.
AI:The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are aggressively pursuing political dominance by capturing an increasing number of votes through targeted primary challenges and electoral campaigns. Despite this expansion, the movement is facing significant headwinds as it hits the natural limits of its ideological appeal among the broader electorate. This push for power marks a concerted effort to shift the direction of the Democratic Party toward radical leftist policies, even as they encounter resistance from voters outside their core base.Open
AI:In a blatant move that exposes the Democratic Party's descent into radicalism, 202 House Democrats have refused to sign an anti-socialist pledge, signaling a massive victory for the DSA and the red-green axis within the party establishment. This refusal comes as the socialist takeover of the Democratic Party accelerates, with insurgent left-wing lawmakers increasingly dictating policy and causing significant friction between the moderate wing and the radical fringe. The defiance from these Democrats underscores a growing trend where the DNC appears to be yielding ground to extreme socialist elements, further destabilizing congressional functions and prioritizing far-left agendas over national stability.Open
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic Socialists of America member Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, a result that dealt a blow to the progressive left in one of the nation's most competitive swing states. Hong, a 37-year-old state legislator who campaigned on hiking taxes for the wealthy and once called for abolishing […] The post David Crowley edges out socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic governor's primary appeared first on American Almanac .
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic Socialists of America member Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, a result that dealt a blow to the progressive left in one of the nation's most competitive swing states. Hong, a 37-year-old state legislator who campaigned on hiking taxes for the wealthy and once called for abolishing police departments, conceded the race early Wednesday after calling Crowley to acknowledge his lead of more than 3,200 votes out of more than 787,000 ballots cast. The margin stood at 0.41 percentage points as of 6 a.m. ET, the New York Post reported . Crowley, 40, will now face Trump-endorsed GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. If he wins, he would become Wisconsin's first…Open
On the August 10, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino looks at a consequential week in Washington as newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche prepares to be sworn in at the White House. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum weighs in on the rise of candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, while Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers sounds the alarm on electing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. In Connecticut, House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora and state Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto react to a new law encouraging Arab and Islamic studies in public schools. Former Democratic fundraiser Evan Barker explains why she walked away from the party, and NEWSMAX's Bob Brooks examines why…
