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PoliticsSenateStevensACLUPlatnerDemocraticDemocratsRepublicansMcConnellGraham PlatnerCapitol HillVeteransGOPEl-SayedMichigan Senate PrimaryMallory McMorrowThe American Civil Liberties UnionVoter Education FundSupreme CourtMaine SenateJames CarvilleMitch McConnellEric SwalwellCalif.

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It's the pair's first face-off since state Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the race.

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ACLU preparing to spend $25M in midterm elections

ACLU preparing to spend $25M in midterm elections

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced on Monday it will spend upwards of $25 million to educate voters on a slew of races and ballot measures in states across the country. In a release, the ACLU said it will spend $13 million in tandem with its Voter Education Fund on state Supreme Court races…

The Hill·thehill.com·Jul 7·1 min read·PoliticsACLUThe American Civil Liberties Union
Veterans groups call on Platner to leave Maine Senate race

Veterans groups call on Platner to leave Maine Senate race

At least three veterans organizations are calling on Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, to drop out of his race following a new allegation of sexual assault. “Veterans For Responsible Leadership is rescinding its endorsement of Graham Platner for U. S. Senate, effective immediately, following the credible sexual assault allegation reported this week by…

The Hill·thehill.com·Jul 7·1 min read·PoliticsVeteransPlatner
Carville: Democrats must treat Republicans as ‘adversary’ instead of ‘partner’

Carville: Democrats must treat Republicans as ‘adversary’ instead of ‘partner’

Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday said Democrats must treat Republicans like they are the “adversary” instead of viewing them as a political “partner. ” Carville quoted historian Joseph Ellis, who appeared with Carville and co-host Al Hunt on the “Politics War Room” podcast, as the three discussed the Founding Fathers and the opening words of…

The Hill·thehill.com·Jul 7·1 min read·PoliticsDemocratsRepublicans
McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return

McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) , who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year. McConnell had a “lengthy and substantive conversation” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S. D.) on Monday, undercutting the…

The Hill·thehill.com·Jul 7·1 min read·PoliticsMcConnellGOP
Congressional staffers call on leaders to overhaul sexual misconduct rules

Congressional staffers call on leaders to overhaul sexual misconduct rules

Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are pushing congressional leaders to reexamine how the legislature handles sexual misconduct allegations, following the resignations of former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas). In a letter sent Tuesday to leaders of the House and Senate, the Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) said the recent revelations of sexual…

The Hill·thehill.com·Jul 7·1 min read·PoliticsCapitol HillEric Swalwell
Now, eggs are hurled at CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee

Now, eggs are hurled at CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee

Now, eggs are hurled at CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee Since they were voted out of power on May 4, Trinamool leaders, including general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP Mahua Moitra, MLAs Madan Mitra and Kunal Ghosh, and several others, have had eggs hurled; this is the first such incident against a CPI(M) leader

The Hindu·thehindu.com·Jul 7·1 min read·PoliticsMinakshi MukherjeeAbhishek Banerjee

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