AMAC Newsline · Author
Barry Casselman
National political analyst and columnist ('The Prairie Editor')
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Oct 9, 2026
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Politics
The Lights Are Going on in South America
Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador have all swung conservative since 2023, and Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro now leads Lula heading into an October 25 runoff.
Oct 9, 2026
Politics
Will 2026 “October Surprises” Be Where the Surprises Come From?
The final month before Election Day is here, and with it the chances for the fabled “October surprise” – a sudden news event, scandal, or crisis that happens in the last few weeks of a race and has the power to change public opinion and shift the final result.
Oct 5, 2026
Politics
Minnesota: Omen or Outlier for Midterm Elections?
Fraud in state programs allegedly costing taxpayers billions forced Governor Tim Walz out of his re-election bid and left Republicans competitive statewide.
Sep 29, 2026
Politics
What Now in Minnesota?
Peggy Flanagan, backed by Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar, beat Angie Craig 59 to 39 percent to win Minnesota's open Senate seat despite Craig's cash advantage.
Aug 14, 2026
Elections
Midterm Red Surges in Deep Blue States?
Oregon hasn't had a Republican governor since 1987, but Christine Drazan now leads Tina Kotek 48 to 44 percent as 59 percent say the state is on the wrong track.
Jul 29, 2026
Elections
Democrats Blew It!
Democrats' Senate hopes face new challenges after a candidate withdrawal in Maine and contentious primaries in key battleground states. The article argues these setbacks could strengthen Republican prospects in the 2026 elections.
Jul 15, 2026
Elections
Democrats Are Talking Themselves Into a Defeat
Democrats enter the 2026 midterms with momentum, but nominating more socialist candidates could reshape key congressional races.
Jul 6, 2026
Politics
At Year 250: Three Different Worlds Side by Side
Americans increasingly consume different versions of reality, creating sharp political tensions and weakening long-standing social bonds.
Jun 22, 2026
Elections
A “Safe” Senate Seat Now Too Close to Call Upends Democrat Daydreams
Shifting Senate races, retirements, and divisive primaries are reshaping the battle for control of the U.S. Senate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
May 12, 2026
Politics
An International Media Star Is Born
Mahyar Tousi has emerged as a leading conservative media voice, delivering fast, independent coverage on Iran and global politics to a growing international audience.
Apr 13, 2026
National Security
Why Iran Regime Change Will Succeed Despite Media Efforts to Sabotage It
The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran is portrayed as a decisive effort weakening the regime, despite skepticism from mainstream media and shifting global dynamics.
Mar 23, 2026
Elections
The Senate Midterm Playing Field Now
Several unexpected retirements and shifting political dynamics are reshaping the 2026 Senate map, leaving key races unsettled and narrowing the already difficult path for Democrats to regain control.
Mar 11, 2026
