HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – The scandal over Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones’ texts envisioning the murder of a rival overshadowed the state’s top-of-the-ticket race as Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger descended on Jones’ backyard in Hampton Roads, Virginia, for their gubernatorial bout Thursday. Earle-Sears — who …
Read More »NYC mayoral candidates Mamdani, Cuomo air first ads amid government shutdown drama
The government shutdown has become a litmus test in New York City’s mayoral race, as Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched their first general election advertisements nearly one month before voters head to the polls. Mamdani leaned into the national spotlight on Wednesday night in his new ad, …
Read More »Ciattarelli touts Trump alliance, says New Jersey voters ‘very pleased’ with president
BAYONNE, N.J. – With fewer than three weeks until Election Day in New Jersey, Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli says he’s looking forward to a helping hand from President Donald Trump. “There’s obviously a whole lot of people across the state of New Jersey that are pleased with the job …
Read More »DOJ sends federal election watchers to California and New Jersey counties amid Republican requests
The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday said it plans to send federal election watchers to California and New Jersey for their closely watched elections next month. New Jersey, has an open seat for governor as Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, prepares to leave office. California has a ballot measure …
Read More »Jones and Miyares clash over murder texts as Dem repeatedly invokes Trump at heated, high-stakes debate
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones defended himself from questions about controversial texts envisioning the murder of the Old Dominion’s then-Republican House Speaker. And Attorney General Jason Miyares questioned Jones’ ability to govern while Jones repeatedly invoked President Donald Trump and salivated over seeing him in …
Read More »National Dems bankroll campaign of 'fake independent' Senate candidate from Midwestern state
Labor Union leader Dan Osborn, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Nebraska, has campaigned on being an “Independent,” going as far as saying he has no plans to caucus with either major party if elected, but his recent FEC filings paint a different picture. Osborn has not only been endorsed …
Read More »NYC rabbis warn Democratic socialist mayoral candidate 'poses a danger' to Jewish New Yorkers
With two weeks until Election Day, a prominent New York City rabbi is urging his congregants not to vote for Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Mamdani is the presumed frontrunner in the race for Gracie Mansion with a substantial lead ahead of independent candidate former …
Read More »Dialing down dope: Trump White House moves toward easing restrictions on marijuana
Pot was hardly difficult to find on campuses, and elsewhere, back when it was not just illegal but targeted by politicians as a menace to society. In fact, it often found you, if you stopped in at parties or even small gatherings. When I was in college, there was a …
Read More »Dem Rep Mikie Sherrill skips 145 House votes as NJ governor's race heats up
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has the greatest number of missed votes of any lawmaker in the House of Representatives by a wide margin as she wages a tightening bid to become New Jersey’s next governor. Sherrill has no entry in 145 of the House’s votes since the 119th Congress began …
Read More »Youngkin slams Democrats' 'lack of courage' for backing candidate who texted about shooting GOP speaker
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin criticized Democrats in his state for what he called their “lack of courage” after party leaders refused to denounce attorney general candidate Jay Jones over a text message that threatened political opponents and police officers. “He texted that he wanted to put two bullets in our …
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