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The lead Aug 14, 2026 19

Born From the DSA

Democrats cried foul when polls said David Crowley trailed socialist Francesca Hong by 10 points, then he won Wisconsin's primary by 4,000 votes.

Joe Thomas

Aug 5, 2026 36

DSA Stands for Freeloaders - Hold Onto Your Wallets

Brian Romero, headed to Albany at a $142,000 salary plus $203 a day, set up a GoFundMe for his rent and food until he's sworn in.

Betsy McCaughey

Aug 5, 2026 76

Michigan Meltdown: Democrat Establishment Suffers Crushing Blow in Primary Contests

Despite tens of millions in outside spending, Democrat establishment picks suffered crushing defeats at the hands of progressive candidates in Tuesday's primary elections in Michigan.

Shane Harris

Aug 5, 2026 9

The Lost Art of Conversation on the Campaign Trail

Running for governor offers daily lessons about people, patience, and the power of genuine conversation.

Robert B. Charles

Aug 4, 2026 15

‘Pay to Pray’? El-Sayed Allegedly Paid Black Pastor $75K Before Endorsement

El-Sayed's campaign sent Sheffield's nonprofit ten payments of $7,500 for "political consulting" starting in October, months before the July endorsement he now touts on his…

Pedro Rodriguez

Aug 4, 2026 9

Think Your Vote Doesn’t Matter? These Elections Were Won by a Single Ballot.

From 2018 to 2025, 94 elections were decided by a single vote, including an Arkansas House primary this March that came down to 408 to 407.

Fred Lucas

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