Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Monday, April 15, 2024
Indiana’s GOP gubernatorial primary is most expensive in state history; Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell switches party affiliation from D to R; 3.1% of state legislative incumbents who ran for re-election have lost in primaries
What JD Vance Gets Wrong on Ukraine
The Ohio Senator makes errors and implies the US is helping Ukraine all by itself and that Vladimir Putin is interested in a peaceful outcome. Neither is true.
Saxman: Zoom with Sen. Tim Kaine, and 3 Life Lessons
Zoom today (Friday) at 4pm with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine; register at link
Bolling: Youngkin Picking an Unnecessary Fight?
The abortion issue is already hurting Republicans, and this will only make it worse
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, April 12, 2024
A closer look at Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary; 54.93% of all state legislators in the U.S. are Republican while 44.46% are Democratic; Friday Trivia
Japanese PM Reiterates Support for Ukraine
The leader of the nation arguably with the most at risk against the CCP shows better understanding of the world than many in his Congressional audience.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, April 11, 2024
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes 2 SNAP work requirement bills; SCOTUS issues guidance for when govt officials can block users on social media; ‘On the Ballot’ podcast
U.S. House Schedule for Thursday, April 11, 2024
The House will meet at 9am for legislative business and recess immediately, reconvening at 11 for a join meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Decade-low number of contested U.S. House primaries in PA; 2 candidates running in GOP primary for WVA AG; upcoming voter participation deadlines.
Republicans Admit Russian Influence Over GOP
Don’t take my word for it. This comes from two Republicans in the House itself – the chairs of the Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, to be exact.