This year, Democrats are playing defense in Senate races, with all the most likely seats to flip currently held by Democrats. As the election nears, several races are tightening, putting Republicans within reach of gaining more Senate seats than anticipated. The states that have shifted most in the Republican challengers’ direction are Wisonsin and Pennsylvania. … Read more
Democratic Senate candidates in key “blue wall” states crucial to the 2024 election are distancing themselves from Vice President Harris in an effort to appeal to former President Trump’s supporters and secure their seats. During high-stakes debates, these candidates have avoided direct criticism of Trump, instead focusing on policy issues and their own accomplishments. Pennsylvania … Read more
A friend suggested that Democrats should sign Elon Musk’s petition so that his prize of $1 million a day could be shared by voters from both parties. I googled his petition and discovered that only voters in the 7 battleground states are eligible to win, so that rules me out. There has been debate about … Read more
A Democratic senators group criticized McDonald’s for its price hikes and its “dominant market position” as the biggest fast-food chain nationwide. In a letter to McDonald’s leadership, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), Bob Casey (Pa.), and Ron Wyden (Ore.) demanded explanations from President and CEO Chris Kempczinski regarding what they believe are inflated prices, taking into … Read more
Democrats are refusing to give up on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) reelection bid even as his chances appear bleak with just over two weeks until Election Day. To GOP senators and operatives, the writing has been on the wall for weeks about Tester — and the font has been getting larger by the day. They … Read more