Oct 17 Most say voting is vital despite dour outlook for the future, says AP-NORC poll By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The poll findings suggest voters are motivated to turn out despite deep pessimism about the state of U.S. politics and dissatisfaction with the country. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp meet for debate as early voting begins in Georgia By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Kemp said in the debate Monday against Abrams that he would not go beyond the “heartbeat bill” he signed in 2019 to ban nearly all abortions at six weeks of pregnancy, a point that comes before many women know they’re… Continue reading
Oct 16 GOP candidates seek endorsements from Pence to broaden election appeal By Jill Colvin, Associated Press In Donald Trump's assessment, Mike Pence “committed political suicide" on Jan. 6, 2021. But the former vice president is now an in-demand draw for Republican candidates, including some who spent their primaries obsessively courting Trump’s endorsement. Continue reading
Oct 13 Florida Gov. DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people. Continue reading
Oct 12 Jan. 6 committee seeks to preserve its work as time runs out By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has collected a staggering trove of evidence. Now the question is what to do with it all. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Arizona’s U.S. Senate candidates face off in 2022 debate Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly distanced himself from President Joe Biden during his first and only debate against Republican Blake Masters on Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: White House focuses on protecting abortion access as midterms approach By Chris Megerian, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is highlighting administration efforts to protect access to abortion as he marks 100 days since the Supreme Court overturned a national right to the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 03 Brazil heads to runoff elections after Bolsonaro exceeds expectations By Diane Jeantet, Carla Bridi, Associated Press Jair Bolsonaro considerably outperformed the polls in Brazil's presidential election, proving that the far-right wave he rode to the presidency remains a force. Continue reading
Sep 23 Donald Trump allies create a new super PAC called MAGA Inc. By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Top allies of ex-President Donald Trump are creating a new super PAC that's expected to serve as the main vehicle for his midterm spending and could become a key part of his campaign infrastructure if he moves forward with a… Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: Biden says ‘Democracy itself is on the ballot’ at DNC event By Associated Press President Joe Biden is looking to portray November's midterm elections as a stark contrast between optimism and hope and darkness and fear. Continue reading