#Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection in Kentucky governor’s race

#Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection in Kentucky governor’s race

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was projected to win reelection in Kentucky, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a challenge from his former President Trump-backed Republican challenger.  Beshear, who has seen strong approval despite being the Democratic governor of a red state, defeated Republican state Attorney General Daniel Cameron after a competitive race, winning his second term in…

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#Former lawmaker runs for seat he resigned from 

#Former lawmaker runs for seat he resigned from 

A former Arizona lawmaker is running for his old seat more than five years after he resigned from it in 2017.  Former Rep. Trent Franks (R) announced Tuesday he is running for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, according to an Arizona Democratic Party press release. Franks faced allegations from female staffers that he made unwanted advances…

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#Newsom faces challenging decision in Feinstein replacement

#Newsom faces challenging decision in Feinstein replacement

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is faced with a difficult decision over who will fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) seat after her passing Friday at age 90.  Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the Senate, died after three decades in the upper chamber. The pressure is now on Newsom to appoint a replacement to temporarily serve as senator for…

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#Government shutdown: Impact on SNAP, WIC

#Government shutdown: Impact on SNAP, WIC

(NEXSTAR) — As Congress continues to try to avoid a government shutdown by the end of the week, it’s hard for many Americans to not worry about the impact it could have on their federal benefits.  In many cases, those benefits will not be impacted if the government does, in fact, shut down. That includes…

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#Scary moment for McConnell raises questions for GOP

#Scary moment for McConnell raises questions for GOP

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is helped by Senators and staff after McConnell unexpectedly pauses while speaking to reporters after the weekly policy luncheon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (Greg Nash) Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) froze in front of television cameras for about 20 seconds Wednesday as he battled a bout of lightheadedness…

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