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Walz is winning the popularity contest, despite GOP attacks

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had a stunningly successful roll-out as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, despite Republican attacks on his record in office and in the military. Walz has a plus 5-point net favorability score, according…

Former GOP governor says Trump's attacks on Harris follow 'same format' as in 2020

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Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) criticized former President Trump’s attacks on Vice President Harris, suggesting they follow the "same format" as in 2020 and would likely lead to the same result. “He's following the same format that he…

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GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson plans to do whatever it takes to help Trump win with $100 million PAC

www.cnbc.com

Donald Trump may see a major funding boost from Miriam Adelson come Election Day.

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Round 2 of US Rep. Gaetz vs. former Speaker McCarthy plays out in Florida GOP primary

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Associated Press PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional district is like a rematch between Rep. Matt Gaetz and the man he toppled, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No, McCarthy isn’t on the ballot…

Round 2 of US Rep. Gaetz vs. former Speaker McCarthy plays out in Florida GOP primary

wtop.com

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional district is like a rematch between Rep. Matt Gaetz…

House GOP leaders in a panic over Democrats’ fundraising

www.dailykos.com

House Republicans took a break from recess Thursday evening to hold a conference call to warn members that they have to “want” to win this election, because they’re getting beat right now on fundraising.

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House GOP sets its sights on Walz

www.politico.com

The House Oversight Committee is opening an investigation into Democrats’ vice presidential pick.

New FTC decision could 'inject' DEI into business practices nationwide, GOP commissioner says

www.foxnews.com

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new decision that one Republican commissioner warns could incentivize DEI practices on companies that offer price-varied goods and services nationwide.

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Former Minn. GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan running for mayor

bringmethenews.com

Former Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan is running to become the next mayor of Nisswa.

Vance Confident GOP Ticket Will Take White House

www.kurv.com

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is confident he and Donald Trump will win the White House in November. Today, Vance said his campaign needs to “drive home a positive message” about Trump’s record and vision to bring down…

GOP Focus Group Finds Voters Are Fleeing Trump For Kamala Harris

www.politicususa.com

A voter focus group from Republican pollster Frank Luntz found that voters are excited about Kamala Harris and abandoning Trump. Video: Republican pollster voter focus group finds voters leaving Triup for Harris. One voter, “I switched…

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GOP pollster Frank Luntz: Trump needs to stop behaving like 'petulant child'

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Republican pollster Frank Luntz said early Friday that if he was to give advice to former President Trump, he would tell him "to stop behaving like a petulant child." “If I were advising him, which I am not, I would look him straight in…

Republican leader has grave warning for the GOP ahead of the election

www.dailymail.co.uk

House Republicans' campaign chairman Rich Hudson warned his party on a call Thursday that they can't be complacent in the months leading to the election.

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Former NYPD cop-turned-GOP candidate slams 'ludicrous' claims after $120K wrongful arrest settlements surface

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New York Republican congressional candidate Insp. Alison Esposito [Ret.] came under fire on Thursday after details from previous wrongful-arrest affidavits were reported.

Prominent 2020 election denier seeks GOP nod for Michigan Supreme Court race

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Donald Trump ally who faces felony charges of trying to illegally access and tamper with…

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Project 2025 Is the GOP’s Biggest Political Loser

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“There’s a good reason Donald Trump and his campaign are so desperate to distance themselves from the classified-sounding Project 2025: The Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for a second Trump administration is

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Mark Cuban Says He Would Have Used A 'Magic Wand' To 'Get Rid' Of Both GOP And Democratic Party, Considers Potential Antitrust Lawsuits Against Both Parties

www.benzinga.com

Cuban disclosed that he has been consulting with lawyers about potentially filing antitrust actions against both the parties.

Morning Digest: Two candidates from opposite parties team up on Utah's GOP governor

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The Morning Digest is compiled by David Nir, Jeff Singer, and Stephen Wolf, with additional contributions from the Daily Kos Elections team.

THE SCOTT PRESLER EFFECT: GOP Voter Registration Over Four Times Higher than Democrats in Key Swing State of Pennsylvania

Things could be looking good for Republicans in the key swing state of Pennsylvania if the current voter registration figures are anything to go by.

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GOP Ticket Drives Women Away

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“In an election defined by a historic gender gap, former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance have a big gap in how they think and talk about the other gender,