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Inside Texas Politics: Dallas County Republicans trying to win back commissioners court seat
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Oct 11 • 12:16 AM EDT • Politics • wfaa.com
Democrats can become the party of business

For half a century, Republicans have worn the “party of business” label like a permanent badge – tax cuts, deregulation, tough trade talk – while Democrats have too often ceded

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Oct 10 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • chronicleonline.com
A Senator Facing Re-Election Settles a Bakery Bill, 6 Years Later

Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies after a baker’s story went viral online.

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Oct 10 • 10:33 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Candidates for top election post split on mail voting, election trust

The candidates for Colorado’s top election office offered different visions for the state’s election system during Saturday's debate between Democrat Amanda Gonzalez and Republican James Wiley.

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Oct 10 • 10:33 PM EDT • Politics • denvergazette.com
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Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican

President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican | Newsradio 1140 WRVA

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Oct 10 • 9:20 PM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican

President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican.

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Oct 10 • 9:20 PM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
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Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican

President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican.

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Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican

President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican.

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Oct 10 • 9:20 PM EDT • Politics • click2houston.com
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Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose

Trump is looking to defy historical trends by rallying core supporters who might be inclined to sit out the elections.

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Oct 10 • 8:31 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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‘Failed as a party’: Bronson criticizes Wilson and GOP leaders as Republicans jostle over strategy in Alaska governor’s race

Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson said Alaska Republican Party leaders have been “completely absent” from the governor’s race.

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Oct 10 • 3:53 PM EDT • Politics • adn.com
Power & Politics: New Charges for former State Sen. Dennis Bradley; one-on-one with Republican candidate for CT's 4th Congressional District

Dr. Don McAulay, of Quinnipiac University, and Republican Congressional Candidate Dr. Michael Goldstein join the show this week.

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Oct 10 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • newjersey.news12.com
Power & Politics: New Charges for former State Sen. Dennis Bradley; one-on-one with Republican candidate for CT's 4th Congressional District

Dr. Don McAulay, of Quinnipiac University, and Republican Congressional Candidate Dr. Michael Goldstein join the show this week.

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Oct 10 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • longisland.news12.com
'All INdiana Politics': Cost of living and AI regulation dominate Indiana’s most competitive House race

INDIANAPOLIS — The race for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District has emerged as the state’s most competitive contest as Democratic State Sen. JD Ford challenges Republican incumbent Rep. Victoria Spartz. The district, which includes Hamilton, Tipton, Howard, Grant, Madison, and Delaware counties, has historically served as a Republican stronghold. However, shifting trends in the northern Indianapolis […]

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Oct 10 • 12:59 PM EDT • Politics • wishtv.com
Weather extremes could raise costs, reshape decisions for Indiana businesses

By Sam Stall

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Oct 10 • 11:17 AM EDT • Business • therepublic.com
The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions

The United Auto Workers is working to regain political influence in closely contested Michigan. The UAW generally supports Democrats, but its members are divided over whether Democrats or Republicans better represent working-class interests. Internal divisions and past corruption scandals have er...

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Oct 10 • 8:38 AM EDT • Politics • wral.com
A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority

Bill Hill is running for Congress as an independent in Alaska and he's positioning himself as a working-class candidate who can relate to people's frustrations with high fuel and other costs.

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Oct 10 • 8:31 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority

Bill Hill is running for Congress as an independent in Alaska and he's positioning himself as a working-class candidate who can relate to people's frustrations with high fuel and other costs.

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The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions

The United Auto Workers is working to regain political influence in closely contested Michigan. The UAW generally supports Democrats, but its members are divided over whether Democrats or Republicans better

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Oct 10 • 7:47 AM EDT • Politics • kdhnews.com
Opinion | Republicans Have the Money. Democrats Have the Momentum.

This week in politics: Which Democrats? And whose A.I. morals?

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Oct 10 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospects

The shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out as most of the political world is focused on next month's midterms. Democratic and Republican presidential prospects have

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Oct 10 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • wqow.com
The possibility that Trump will cost the GOP the Senate is coming into focus

President Donald Trump might well have cost Republicans the Senate majority in both 2020 and 2022. It’s likely to happen again.

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Oct 10 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Byron Donalds camp to knock doors with Sydney Gruters, Nick DiCeglie, Linda Chaney as GOP coordinates campaigns

Republicans have a favorable map, but are facing political headwinds nonetheless.

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Oct 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go

Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago.

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Oct 10 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
These lawmakers want to head off a potential post-election crisis

A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to avert a constitutional crisis, where Republicans don't seat Democrats, if they win the chamber.

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Oct 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The midterm Senate fight spreads to a surprising new battleground

Republicans are suddenly racing to defend a seat in Kansas, where Democrats are trying to win a Senate race for the first time in nearly a century.

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Oct 9 • 11:19 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Senate budget chair questions role of politics influencing budget forecast

A Republican leader has raised concerns about whether political games are being played with budget forecasts that show new revenue amid an uncertain economic forecast.

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Oct 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • thenewsenterprise.com
The midterms are getting close. Why is Trump in Upstate New York?

Trump is betting that his presence can turn out conservative Republicans in the gubernatorial race. But even some in the MAGA base aren’t confident about his odds.

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Oct 9 • 7:57 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Cook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Left, Including Four GOP-Held Seats from Toss Up to Lean D

The Cook Political Report shifted 18 House races to the left Friday — including four currently held by Republican incumbents.

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Oct 9 • 6:10 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Senate budget chair questions role of politics influencing budget forecast

A Republican leader has raised concerns about whether political games are being played with budget forecasts that show new revenue amid an uncertain economic forecast.

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Oct 9 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • kentuckynewera.com
Candidates for Attorney General share vision of leadership for DOJ

Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul is being challenged for the second consecutive election cycle by Republican Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney.

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Oct 9 • 5:27 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Wake County GOP wants voters to reject school bond referendum. Others disagree.

Wake County Republican and Democratic parties have taken opposing positions on five county and local bond referenda on Nov. 3 ballot.

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Oct 9 • 5:10 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
WATCH LIVE: Graham set to debate Senate challengers Andrews, Whitener in South Carolina

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham will face off in a debate Sunday against Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews and Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener.

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Oct 9 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Democrats believe they have a real chance at flipping four states Trump won by double digits

For weeks, top Democrats in Washington have watched with cautious restraint as Republicans dumped millions into red states like Kansas and South Carolina to defend an increasingly shaky Senate map.

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Oct 9 • 4:34 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Vance doubts Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

The Republican vice president said, “I don’t know that that’s actually going to happen.”

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Oct 9 • 2:04 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier

When Democratic nominee James Talarico stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton saw an opening to pounce.

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Oct 9 • 1:33 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Iowa's 3 top congressional races move in Democrats' favor

Cook Political Report analysts see a tougher path for Iowa Republicans in November, moving two House races to leans Democratic and another to toss-up.

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Oct 9 • 1:33 PM EDT • Politics • desmoinesregister.com
A Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. Twice.

A GOP ad used a photo of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez. Nez is challenging Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona).

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Oct 9 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Arizona high school football scores, Oct. 8-9, 2026

Here is a list of updated high school football scores from around Arizona for games played Oct. 8-9, 2026.

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Oct 9 • 12:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has been endorsed by the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Michigan Farmers Union and Detroit City Council President James E. Tate Jr. Republican Michael Bouchard Jr. was endorsed by the Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police in his run for the 10th Congressional District. The American Federation […]

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Oct 9 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Three House races in Pa. — including in Bucks County — shift toward Democrats, Cook Political Report says

The contest between Democrat Bob Harvie and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has moved from "likely" to "lean" Republican, according to the nonpartisan election tracker.

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Oct 9 • 11:46 AM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
Who Is Angela Paxton? Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Wades Into Texas Senate Battle—Without Mentioning Him

Angela Paxton, who is divorcing the Republican Texas Senate candidate, is breaking her silence on the race—while avoiding mentioning him.

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Oct 9 • 11:40 AM EDT • Politics • time.com
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In combative first Michigan Senate debate, Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks

The first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday as Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly traded personal attacks, talked over each other and even continued arguing during a commercial break.

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Oct 9 • 10:59 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Does ‘Galactic Racer’ Deserve The Best ‘Star Wars’ Metascore In 23 Years? Yes

Galactic Racer is the best-reviewed Star Wars game since Knights of the Old Republic, and it deserves that crown.

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Oct 9 • 10:07 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward Democrats

The political environment keeps deteriorating for Republicans.

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Oct 9 • 9:56 AM EDT • Politics • axios.com
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Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans

Dr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men ... in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacks

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Oct 9 • 9:50 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospects

The shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out as most of the political world is focused on next month's midterms. Democratic and Republican presidential prospects have

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Oct 9 • 9:43 AM EDT • Politics • bozemandailychronicle.com
Why this election could be more complicated for Democrats than polls suggest

While Democrats are considered favorites to win back the House, Republican redistricting gains have narrowed the House battleground. The party also has a significant cash advantage.

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Oct 9 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
In brief: 'Stick' season 2 trailer and more

Bill Murray stars in the official trailer for A Course Called Ireland. The six-part documentary series premieres on Paramount+ on Oct. 25. The show follows Murray and his friends as they travel across the island to explore Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland's best fairways ...The Die Hard films are getting a brand-new home media release. All five of the movies will be released on physical media in 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 1. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in all of the Die Hard films. The original movie finds the New York City policeman taking on terrorists after he flies to Los Angeles to be with his estranged wife and two children on Christmas ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The trailer for Stick season 2 is here. Owen Wilson stars as the talented golfer who strives for second chance in the sophomore season. Peter Dager, Timothy Olyphant, Rhea Seehorn, Marc Maron, John Higgins and Billy Zane also make up the cast of the new season. The Apple TV series premieres its first two episodes on Nov. 4. A new episode drops weekly every Wednesday that follows until the season finale airs on Dec. 30 ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.

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Oct 9 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • kmaland.com
Political reporters weigh in: Are they seeing the tide turn red or blue ahead of midterms?

Is dissatisfaction with Trump depressing the Republican vote?

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Oct 9 • 8:06 AM EDT • Politics • wbur.org
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.

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Oct 9 • 7:33 AM EDT • Politics • wral.com
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.

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Oct 9 • 7:29 AM EDT • Politics • clickorlando.com
In New York governor\'s race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos

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Oct 9 • 7:29 AM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and poste...

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Oct 9 • 7:29 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.

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Oct 9 • 7:29 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
In New York Governor's Race, a Republican Rallies With Trump and Leans Into His Political Playbook

NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable. And on Friday night, he'll ...

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Oct 9 • 7:29 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
The midterms stakes are high for these 2028 presidential prospects

The shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out as most of the political world is focused on next month's midterms. Democratic and Republican presidential prospects have

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Oct 9 • 7:07 AM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans in the midterms?

Jonathan Freedland speaks to David Nir of the Downballot about why Democrats are feeling so hopeful in deep red states

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Oct 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Eighteen More House Race Ratings Move in Democrats’ Favor

In the final weeks of the election, Republicans have hoped that a massive ad campaign effort could dent Democratic candidates' images and shore up Republicans struggling to free themselves of the anchor of President Donald Trump.With less than four weeks to go, that heavy spending has yet to move the needle.

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Oct 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • cookpolitical.com
Fake scenes, real politics: Republican candidates have embraced AI.

From time-traveling politicians to altered Bible verses, Texas GOP ads depict scenes that never happened. Democrats steer clear.

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Oct 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • dallasnews.com
‘He wants me to lose’: Paxton complains about lack of support from Cornyn in leaked audio

Ken Paxton has publicly said he would “love to have” John Cornyn’s support after their bruising Republican primary runoff in the Texas Senate race. But privately, Paxton has grown frustrated with the outgoing senator’s distance from his campaign.

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Oct 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Congress in November.

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Oct 9 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Why Trump and Iran may now be waiting out the midterms

President Donald Trump’s declaration Thursday that he would not attack Iran again before next month’s midterm elections was an implicit admission of the damage being inflicted on Republican hopes by a war that has defied his promise of a quick victory.

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Oct 9 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Political Deepfakes and the Limits of Regulation

At least 31 states have laws against AI-generated deepfake ads and campaign calls. As the laws in two of them demonstrate, there’s not much that can be done to guarantee voters that what they’re seeing or hearing is real.

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Oct 9 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • governing.com
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5 Key Moments From Hostile Michigan Senate Debate Between El-Sayed and Rogers

Slashing personal attacks dominated the first televised face-off between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate, and former Representative Mike Rogers, his Republican rival.

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Oct 8 • 10:46 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
‘He’s not making sense’: How Trump has alienated voters for the GOP

Signs are emerging that dispirited Republican voters may stay home in November, bringing a Democratic surge without many conversions.

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Oct 8 • 10:42 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
El-Sayed, Rogers trade barbs over Iran war, gas prices in Michigan Senate debate

What began as a debate over Michigan families’ rising costs quickly turned into a heated political showdown Thursday night, as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers traded personal attacks in their race for the U.S. Senate.

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Oct 8 • 10:29 PM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
Colorado state GOP secretary endorses Greg Lopez in governor’s race

Colorado Republican Party Secretary Russ Andrews broke with the state party Thursday to endorse unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez over GOP nominee Victor Marx, saying he’d found it “impossible” to support Marx’s candidacy “in good conscience” after a series of recent revelations. “I feel it was the right thing to do, and staying true to […]

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Oct 8 • 10:11 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
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Full Debate: Letitia James, Saritha Komatireddy go head-to-head in AG debate

Incumbent state Attorney General Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy debated in the Spectrum News NY1 newsroom.

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Oct 8 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Full Debate: Letitia James, Saritha Komatireddy go head-to-head in AG debate

Incumbent state Attorney General Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy debated in the Spectrum News NY1 newsroom.

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Oct 8 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Full Debate: Letitia James, Saritha Komatireddy go head-to-head in AG debate

Incumbent state Attorney General Letitia James and Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy debated in the Spectrum News NY1 newsroom.

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Oct 8 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Attorney general candidates trade blows in fiery NY1 debate

Letitia James accused Republican Saritha Komatireddy of being a puppet for President Trump, while defending her comments on the Cornell rape case.

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Oct 8 • 9:59 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Attorney general candidates trade blows in fiery NY1 debate

Letitia James accused Republican Saritha Komatireddy of being a puppet for President Trump, while defending her comments on the Cornell rape case.

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Oct 8 • 9:59 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Michigan Senate debate between Rogers and El-Sayed grows hostile quickly

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are facing in their first debate in Michigan's closely watched Senate race. The Thursday night debate in Grand Rapids comes after weeks of

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Oct 8 • 7:49 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
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How Trump Has Alienated Republican Voters

Plus, a big debate night in Senate battlegrounds.

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Oct 8 • 7:24 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
President Trump to visit Syracuse Friday for midterm rally

President Donald Trump is set to visit Syracuse on Friday alongside Republican candidate for New York governor Bruce Blakeman.

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Oct 8 • 6:58 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Can $1 billion power the GOP to victory in the midterms? Some campaigns fear it's too late

Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump's unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran.

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Oct 8 • 6:51 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Trump bucks and the politics of mailing checks

The checks started going out last week, nearly one million of them, and mostly to battleground states. With a return address for the U.S. Treasury and a letter enclosed signed by President Donald Trump, these one-time checks for $500 were ostensibly government rebates for Obamacare enrollees who overpaid. In the accompanying letter, however, Trump attacks his predecessor and talks about his record in office on an important issue he’s not polling well on, which makes it seem more like the most expensive political mailer in U.S. history. The average piece of direct mail costs between 30 cents and $3, according to Mail Processing Associates, a print, mail, and fulfillment company. At $500 a pop plus roughly 50 cents each to issue the paper check, the cost of Trump’s healthcare mailer sent to more than 950,000 enrollees comes in at more than $475 million. Trump’s midterm healthcare message “For years, the Biden Administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare dot gov,” Trump wrote in the letter. “That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now, I am returning it to you!” In the letter, Trump makes false and misleading claims about his administration’s record on healthcare costs, an issue Democrats have a 20 point advantage on over Republicans, according to a recent poll from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy think tank. Trump touts his administration’s TrumpRX program, which he claims is “delivering massive discounts.” However, new research from KFF found that of a selection of drugs available on the TrumpRX platform, just five were the lowest price, while 13 were the highest price. Trump also falsely claims in the letter that he’s fighting to lower healthcare costs. In reality, average monthly premium payment costs for enrollees rose 58% under Trump while marketplace sign-ups declined 5%, per KFF. Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it’s estimated 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. You get a check and you get a check and you get a check Trump’s long promised cash outs to his fans, from his days as a casino operator and gameshow host to his presidency. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the first Trump administration made the unprecedented move to put Trump’s name on checks that went out under the CARES Act (notably the $500 refund checks this time around don’t feature Trump’s name). Ever since, Trump’s been chasing that high. In his second term, Trump’s promised more stimulus that never arrived, like refund checks from DOGE cuts and tariffs, while he said at his party’s convention last month that he’d give out $5,000 checks to everyone if Republicans win in November. In reality, DOGE overstated its cost cutting and Trump’s government actually now spends more than former President Joe Biden’s, while Trump’s tariffs actually grew the trade deficit. His proposal for $5,000 checks would add about $1.2 trillion to the national debt. The problem is there’s no money to give. These $500 checks — plus $90 Medicare rebate checks also going out as well as $250 deposited this week in some Trump Accounts for kids courtesy Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan — represent the closest Trump’s going to get to making good on his promise to deliver cash fast. And the checks seem especially targeted. Though the $500 checks went out to enrollees in one of 30 states that use the federal HealthCare dot gov marketplace, a Reuters review found 71% of the payments, or $339 million, went to enrollees in 13 states that have the most competitive elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Most Americans don’t buy it Could Trump bucks sway the election? An Economist-YouGov poll found 57% of U.S. adults doubt Trump will deliver on his promise for $5,000 checks, compared to 21% who do. “I’m waiting on my DOGE check and I’m still waiting on my tariff check,” one 2024 Trump voter who’s since turned on him told a recent focus group. “It felt like kind of trying to buy people’s votes, which honestly felt like in elementary when the class president was like, hey we’re going to take you to the water park if you vote for me. It’s like, I don’t think it works like that.” But for voters in swing states who got a check, it could still matter. One survey published in 2022 found receiving a physically personalized check in the mail during the pandemic was associated with a much greater self-reported likelihood of voting for Trump in 2020, and those gains mainly came from out partisans. The issue for Trump comes if these checks are mostly going to Obamacare enrollees whose premiums have gone up by more than just $500 since he took office and who view the money as something like a bribe before the election rather than an actual long-term solution to lowering household costs. Spending $500.50 per mailer would be absurd as a normal campaign expenditure, but since Trump’s checks and letter are a government rebate, his campaign and super PAC didn’t have to spend a dime and he got out his message regardless. If enough voters in key states are swayed by the one-time payment, it could prove to be the best $0 the Trump campaign spent. 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Iowa U.S. Senate candidates Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek met for their first debate Oct. 7, sparring over immigration and healthcare — and scrutinizing each other’s personal and campaign finance sources.

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Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t know what’s next for him if GOP loses House

The remarks prompted speculation the Republican leader might retire from politics if Democrats retake the chamber.

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Oct 8 • 5:15 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
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Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

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Oct 8 • 5:09 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
House Dems reach big in N.C. Are the seats winnable?

The campaign arm of House Democrats, known as the DCCC, has its eyes on some congressional districts in North Carolina that Republicans won by double digits two years ago.

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Oct 8 • 4:55 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Speaker Johnson Floats Leaving Politics to Start ‘Lawn Business’ If GOP Loses House

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) floated an unexpected career change if Republicans lose their House majority in next month’s midterm elections, saying he would be willing to leave politics behind and start a lawn business in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Oct 8 • 4:51 PM EDT • Business • mediaite.com
Speaker Johnson Floats Leaving Politics to Start ‘Lawn Business’ If GOP Loses House

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) floated an unexpected career change if Republicans lose their House majority in next month’s midterm elections, saying he would be willing to leave politics behind and start a lawn business in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Johnson unsure on ‘next chapter’ if Republicans lose majority

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) cast doubt on his future in GOP leadership for the first time Thursday, saying he is unsure “what my next chapter of life is” if Republicans lose the House majority. “If God moves on our hearts and says we should, you know, go back to my hometown of Shreveport and […]

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Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed debate tonight in Grand Rapids

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Oct 8 • 4:01 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
US Supreme Court won't speed up Democratic challenge to FCC political ad policy, for now

Siding with Republicans, the US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Federal Communications Commission to avoid for now a judicially imposed deadline in a Democratic ​challenge to the agency's new political advertising policy.

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US Supreme Court Won't Speed up Democratic Challenge to FCC Political Ad Policy, for Now

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Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after sparring online

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, competing for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, are set for their first campaign debate Thursday after weeks of sparring both online and in advertisements that are flooding the state in one of the nation’s most closely watched races.

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5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins

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Oct 8 • 1:15 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Oct 8 • 12:09 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says she is "obsessed" with leading her side to the World Cup and once again reiterates her commitment to the job.

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Oct 8 • 11:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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CNN guest calls out “The View” to Ana Navarro’s face live on air

The Republican “View” cohost remained silent as Scott Jennings criticized the talk show amid Disney’s recent tussle with the Federal Communications Commission.

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Kentucky Senate budget chair questions whether politics are influencing budget forecast

A Republican leader has raised concerns about whether political games are being played with budget forecasts that show new revenue amid a very uncertain economic forecast.

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Oct 8 • 10:41 AM EDT • Politics • kentuckylantern.com
Does Massachusetts have a ‘real race’ for governor?

The answer may hinge on Republican Mike Minogue’s ability and willingness to pivot to the political center.

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Oct 8 • 10:28 AM EDT • Politics • wgbh.org
Talarico earns major Texas newspaper backing over Paxton in US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico earned the backing of a major Texas newspaper, adding momentum to his U.S. Senate battle against Republican Ken Paxton.

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Oct 8 • 9:15 AM EDT • Politics • elpasotimes.com
Trump makes last-minute pitch in San Antonio after upending the GOP map

President Donald Trump rallied supporters in San Antonio as Republicans work to shore up several competitive races across Texas, including Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate bid and Carlos De La Cruz's campaign in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District.

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Oct 8 • 9:01 AM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Q&A: Special Forces vet talks politics and family

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Meet the Candidate: Jerry Schillinger

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