2026 General Elections Megathread!
There's a separate thread for the Senate elections, because that's far, far easier to track than the House races and the Gubernatorial races. Consider this thread open to everything else! House, Governor, state and…
2026 Senate Elections Megathread!
Today is Tuesday, 10/20 and the general US Elections are in TWO WEEKS. As it stands right now, the current Senate composition is: 47 - Democrats 51 - Republicans 2 - Independents Looking at the numbers, we COULD see a…
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House Republicans Pick Election Denier Jim Jordan to Lead Them
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Congressman-Elect Don Leonard Says House Members Warned of ‘Living Hell’ If He Doesn’t Back Jeffries
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Trump’s 60 Minutes Interview Was So Much Crazier Than We Realized
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“The Time Is Now for Change”: Sanders Says He Won’t Back Schumer for Leader
Christians are now getting freaked out by Trump
Mike Johnson blasts voters for making the ‘wrong choice’ on Election Day
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John Fetterman to be challenged for Senate seat by democratic socialist born in Gaza
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House Republicans elect Rep. Jim Jordan as their next leader following election losses
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US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Centrist Democrats warn party leaders not to ‘go too far’ after midterm wins
Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change (AP News)
Bernie Sanders: Increasing Social Security Payments by $2400 Next Year a Top Priority
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Retired Navy Admiral Nancy Lacore fired by Hegseth wins House seat, says he damaged readiness of entire military
Despite Midterm Win, Are Democrats About to Help GOP Pass 'Massive Giveaway' to Big Oil and Big Tech?
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Kennedy family sues to stop Trump’s arch, citing shadow on JFK’s grave
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Citing ‘Over 200 Murders,’ Lawmaker Voices Support for Hegseth Impeachment
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Senate Republicans kick off lame-duck dash to advance Trump judge picks
Blanche amps up claims he may prosecute Democrats for speech
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Miller’s promotion extinguishes hope for immigration deal
We have Van Hollen standing up to potentially challenge Schumer.
Why hasn't even a single Dem stood up in the house to challenge Jefferies? The petition to oppose him is 10x greater than the one to oppose Schumer.
[revised link; updated re: Slotkin] Sanders, Slotkin won’t back Schumer as Senate Democratic leader
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