Author: Liz Goodwin

Washington Post – Politics:

Behind closed doors, Republicans have tamped down their hopes of unseating Jon Ossoff, a 39-year-old powerhouse fundraiser, as he seeks another term.

Washington Post – Politics:

Janet Mills, the two-term governor, is running ads in the state slamming insurgent Graham Platner’s past Reddit comments on sexual assault.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump’s second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.

Washington Post – Politics:

Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).

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“I get that I’m not a traditional candidate. And that’s exactly why I’m going to win,” the Texas Democrat said. Not everyone in her party sees it that way.

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In an interview, the newly registered Democrat emphasized his opposition to the president, as he seeks to stand out in a packed open race in New York.

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A Jewish civil rights group said the tattoo resembled a Nazi symbol. ‘I have legitimately dedicated much of my life to antifascism,’ Democrat Graham Platner said.

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Democrat Graham Platner disavowed the comments in an interview with The Washington Post, saying, “I don’t want people to judge me off the dumbest thing I said on the internet 12 years ago.”

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“This job is not worth it if you constantly have to be putting your finger to the wind,” said Van Hollen (D), the Maryland senator, in a recent interview.