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How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.

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Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

15 Agosto 2026 ore 01:08
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.

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Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, right, with Representative Jim McGovern and Mayor Joseph Petty of Worcester.

Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris

14 Agosto 2026 ore 21:13
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.

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Former Representative Mary Peltola of Alaska did not appear to be happy that former Vice President Kamala Harris put out a fund-raising appeal on her behalf. Ms. Harris lost the 2024 presidential election in Alaska by 14 points.

Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure

14 Agosto 2026 ore 17:26
The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.

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Representative Russell Fry, left, will endorse Senator Darline Graham in a special Republican primary runoff on Aug. 25 to permanently replace her brother, the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Can Polls Measure the True Strength of the Left?

14 Agosto 2026 ore 15:11
Recent polling issues could continue in Democratic primaries in part because progressives are more likely to enjoy taking surveys.

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