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Here’s some more news out of Florida courtesy of Quinnipiac University’s latest poll: Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Florida Gov. Rick Scott are locked in a 49 – … Read More
Mark your calendars: Former President Barack Obama will campaign for Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Richard Cordray in Cleveland on Sept. 13, one of Obama's first electoral rallies of the 2018 … Read More
Received this e-mail today from VoteVets in support of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D. WI) re-election campaign: The Koch-connected Concerned Veterans for America have spent obscene amounts of money smearing … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA) in support of Rep. Jared Polis’ (D. CO) campaign: Jared Polis (D. CO) I’m a janitor’s daughter who … Read More
I am very happy to receive this e-mail today from the former U.S. Senator and War Hero Max Cleland (D. GA) in support of Richard Cordray’s (D. OH) gubernatorial campaign: … Read More
Here’s the latest news out of Florida today courtesy of Quinnipiac University’s latest poll: The Florida governor’s race is too close to call, with 50 percent of likely voters for … Read More
The Huffington Post is filled with must read 2018 election pieces today: Josh Hawley, the Republican Senate candidate in Missouri, says he is all about making sure anybody can get … Read More
Of course: x WATCH: Sen. @AmyKlobuchar tells Chuck there are some “very interesting questions” about the Brett Kavanaugh records that the Trump administration is withholding. #MTP KLOBUCHAR: “It would strongly … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D. CA) on behalf of Democracy for America in support of Andrew Gillum’s (D. FL) campaign: Andrew Gillum (D. FL) It’s … Read More
Received this e-mail today from the LGBT Victory Fund in support of Rep. Kyrsten Sinema’s (D. AZ) U.S. Senate campaign: It’s our displeasure to (re)introduce you to Rep. Martha McSally … Read More
Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America: RED ALERT: Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings start first thing Tuesday morning. This is our LAST CHANCE before Tuesday’s hearings to … Read More
Some good news today out of West Virginia: If the November election were staged today, incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin would defeat his challenger, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, according to the … Read More
Some good news today out of Florida courtesy of Public Policy Polling: x First post-primary poll of #FLGov via @PPPpolls via @CUlvert:@AndrewGillum 48%@RonDeSantisFL 43%#FlaPol pic.twitter.com/yCqCIPQ7Xb — Peter Schorsch (@PeterSchorschFL) August … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D. OR) in support of Richard Cordray’s (D. OH) gubernatorial campaign: President Obama & Richard Cordray (D. OH) At a campaign … Read More
Some more good news today out Connecticut: At a time of competing polls, a new survey shows that Democrat Ned Lamont leads Republican Bob Stefanowski by nine percentage points in the Connecticut governor’s race. … Read More
Received this e-mail today from Steve Sisolak’s (D. NV) gubernatorial campaign: Steve Sisolak (D. NV) The evidence is staggering. From serving special interest donors and shielding political allies to … Read More
Received this e-mail today from former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D. AZ) in support of Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D. NM) gubernatorial campaign: I nearly lost my life because of policies … Read More
Received this e-mail today from Paulette Jordan’s (D. ID) gubernatorial campaign: Paulette Jordan (D. ID) This campaign has always been about you. As I travel the state and talk … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT) in support of Andrew Gillum’s (D. FL) gubernatorial campaign: I am writing to tell you that last night was … Read More
Well, this is a big Fuck You to the Separation of Church & State: Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley supports repealing a provision in the federal tax code that bars … Read More
Received this e-mail today from Rep. Conor Lamb (D. PA-18) in support of Rep. Kyrsten Sinema’s (D. AZ) U.S. Senate campaign: We need more leaders in Washington like my friend … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D. CA) in support of Andrew Gillum’s (D. FL) gubernatorial campaign: Team — I am writing you this afternoon to tell … Read More
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA) in support of Gretchen Whitmer’s (D. MI) gubernatorial campaign: Gretchen Whitmer (D. MI) Michiganders know what's at stake when … Read More
Received this e-mail today from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee: ANOTHER VICTORY! The PCCC just added another huge win for the night with David Garcia's victory in the Democratic primary for Arizona … Read More
Received this e-mail today New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D, NY) in support of Stacey Abrams’ (D. GA) gubernatorial campaign: Sisters and Brothers – In just a moment, … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D. CA) in support of Richard Cordray’s (D. OH) gubernatorial campaign: Richard Cordray (D. OH) In a few moments, I’m … Read More
Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America in support of Andrew Gillum’s (D. FL) gubernatorial campaign: WOW. What an INCREDIBLE night! Andrew Gillum — who DFA enthusiastically endorsed early … Read More
Heads up, I’ve been away on vacation and have a busy week so I probably won’t be posting too many diaries this week. However, I did want to highlight some … Read More
So remember when this happened a few weeks ago? x Am no fan of Jones — among other things he has a habit of repeatedly slandering my Dad by falsely … Read More
Received this e-mail from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D. NY) in support of Ben Jealous’ (D. MD) campaign: Friends – The Progressive movement needs strong voices in … Read More
Some more good news today out of Virginia courtesy of Roanoke College’s latest poll: Democrat incumbent Senator Tim Kaine holds a 17-point (51%-34%) lead over Republican challenger Corey Stewart, according … Read More
Some very good news today out of Connecticut courtesy of Quinnipiac University’s latest poll: In the Connecticut governor's race, Democrat Ned Lamont leads Republican Bob Stefanowski 46 – 33 percent, with … Read More
BOO YA!!!! Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has just a four-point lead against Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX), according to a new public poll from Marist College and NBC News. Cruz leads O’Rourke by … Read More
Some encouraging news today out of Wisconsin today courtesy of Marquette University’s latest poll: A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds a tight race for governor following … Read More
The Huffington Post has a must-read piece out today regarding the Republican nominee in the upcoming Governor’s race in Ohio: Mike DeWine, the attorney general and Republican nominee to replace … Read More
Kudos to TPM for catching this: The Republican candidate for governor of California paid a visit to a DMV on Wednesday and casually compared standing in line at the notoriously … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D. MI) in support of his fellow Michigan Democrats: Last week’s primary election in Michigan made something very clear: women are leading … Read More
Received this e-mail today from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee in support of Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) U.S. Senate campaign: In Beto O'Rourke's race to beat Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas, … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D. IL) in support of U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s (D. NM) re-election campaign: Sen. Dick Durbin (D. IL) … Read More
The GOP polling firm, the Trafalgar Group, has a polling testing the Indiana U.S. Senate race between the incumbent U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D. IN) and businessman Mike Braun (R. IN). … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA) in support of Ben Jealous’ (D. MD) gubernatorial campaign: Maryland's darn lucky to have a progressive champion like Ben … Read More
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D. CA) in support of her colleague, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s (D. OH) re-election campaign: In a few moments, I am … Read More
Received this e-mail today from former President and Georgia Governor, Jimmy Carter, in support of Stacey Abrams’ (D. GA) gubernatorial campaign: I know Stacey Abrams. Her heart and commitment to … Read More
I’m a big fan of Ben Folds, like I am, you’ll want to go to this: Singer-songwriters Jason Isbell and Ben Folds are set to headline a special event in support … Read More
Received this e-mail today from the gubernatorial candidate, Richard Cordray (D. OH), in support of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s (D. OH) re-election campaign: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D. OH) When … Read More
FAIL! The top Senate candidate’s website is replete with Getty stock images from around the globe, from Serbia to Indonesia, Hungary to the United Kingdom, to illustrate his made-in-America political … Read More
This came out today: The off-road accessory was shipped in a box emblazoned with the logo of an auto parts brand owned by Mike Braun, a multimillionaire businessman who often … Read More
Earlier this year, I highlighted this in my past diary: x Starting today, I'm asking nominees to our courts, under oath, whether or not they have a history of sexual … Read More
The Nation has a great piece exposing GOP nominee for Governor, Bill Schuette’s (R. MI) awful, bigoted record as Attorney General of Michigan and how he is the farthest thing … Read More
Received this e-mail from Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D. MA-04): For the past 18 months, you all have been by my side for one of the biggest fights of our … Read More
