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Lamont defeats Elliott in Democratic primary, faces Fazio in November

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont secured victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary, fending off a challenge from state Rep. Josh Elliott and positioning himself for a November showdown against Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio. The primary contest exposed fault lines within Connecticut's Democratic coalition over how aggressively the state should confront the Trump administration and what economic […]

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AOC’s Dismissal of ‘Woke 1’ Era Sparks Debate Over Democratic Rhetoric Shift

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent comments dismissing the "Woke 1" era as "crazy" during an ABC interview have drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum, with critics questioning whether the Democratic Party is genuinely moving past progressive positions or simply repackaging them. During an appearance on "This Week," Ocasio-Cortez referenced a local city councilman's description of […]

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Trump endorsement proves mixed blessing in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

South Carolina Republicans will return to the polls in two weeks for a runoff election that offers fresh data on the durability of Donald Trump's political influence within the party—and suggests his backing may carry less weight than recent headlines imply. Appointed Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman advanced from Tuesday's special Republican primary […]