Politics Aug 13 Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Nation Aug 12 Watch 3:14 Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats We’re getting a clearer picture of who will be on the midterm ballots and the direction of the political parties after key primary races were decided in six states. Midwestern voters weighed in on party establishment candidates, insurgencies and a… By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham
Nation Aug 12 Watch 7:24 Democratic and Republican strategists on the direction of both parties To discuss the primary results for both parties, William Brangham spoke with political strategists from both sides of the aisle. Republican Liam Donovan previously worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Democrat Joel Payne currently works for the progressive… By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz
Politics Aug 12 Peggy Flanagan wins Senate primary in Minnesota, notching another victory for progressive Democrats Flanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig with a pledge to fight the influence of corporations and confront Republican President Donald Trump. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Aug 12 Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff in South Carolina A first-time candidate who was always close to her brother's political orbit, Darline Graham overcame skepticism about her lack of experience in her campaign to replace him, as she moved forward Tuesday as the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman. By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
Aug 12 David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over Francesca Hong By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan’s U.S. Senate race last week. Continue reading
Aug 12 Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeaways By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press David Crowley’s win by less than a percentage point over state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, showed neither side of the party debate was winning the argument convincingly. Continue reading
Aug 11 Live Results: Connecticut midterm primaries Two veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 11 Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race By Scott Bauer, Associated Press A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor. Continue reading
Aug 11 Live Results: Vermont midterm primaries Vermont Democrats will try on Tuesday to do something they’ve been unable to do in five previous attempts: nominate a gubernatorial candidate who can beat the Republican governor. Continue reading