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An NBC News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 50%-45% among registered voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, a narrower advantage than before the 2018 elections. The article notes Trump's unpopularity and economic discontent but also emphasizes Democratic unpopularity and Republican advantages on border security and crime.
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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton criticized state officials over Hollywood job losses and Paramount's potential departure, blaming high costs and regulations. The article reports his video with a stuntman and notes California's expanded tax credits and Paramount's legal dispute with Attorney General Rob Bonta. It frames the issue around keeping entertainment production in California.
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Los Angeles City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman said she would continue working with the Democratic Socialists of America if elected, describing the group as a partner in tenant protections and charter reform. In an interview, she defended the DSA's 'co-governance' approach and said she is responsive to all constituents.
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An editorial urges Trump to embrace the Dignity Act and a less confrontational immigration enforcement approach to win back swing voters, blaming hardline tactics and Democratic resistance for political damage. It argues the bill offers a balanced compromise against left-wing amnesty demands and right-wing excesses.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is backing NY Democratic Party chair Jay Jacobs for reelection despite his refusal to endorse Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 mayoral race. Jacobs faces a challenge from Caitlin Ogden amid criticism from Mamdani supporters over his neutrality.
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Republican Minnesota Senate candidate Michele Tafoya attacked Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan over alleged welfare fraud and urged voters not to give Flanagan a promotion, while recent polling shows a close race. The article largely relays Tafoya's criticisms and campaign framing without a Democratic response.
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A homeless Santa Monica City Council candidate, Lindsay “Daisey” Davis, unexpectedly took the stage during a debate and delivered an eccentric pitch involving breathing exercises and a skateboard. The article emphasizes the viral clip, her “Venice Healer” persona, and her background with homelessness and a contested tiny-home project.
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A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 50%-45% on the generic congressional ballot, a smaller advantage than at this point in 2018. The article notes Democrats won the House but failed to flip the Senate that year, while also citing GOP headwinds including Trump’s 41% approval and voter opposition to him.
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A parliamentary sketch mocks Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and his party's conference, highlighting internal criticism that the party lacks ambition and is sleep-walking into irrelevance. It ridicules Davey's strategy of courting Labour and derides other Lib Dem figures' speeches and demeanor.
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A California ballot measure, Proposition 40, would impose a one-time 5 percent wealth tax on residents with net worth over $1 billion. The article argues the proposal has clear shortcomings and notes that several billionaires have already left the state to avoid it.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion on Monday, their third face-to-face meeting. The mayor's office says the discussion will focus on issues affecting New York City, and no meeting time has been announced.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she will decide on a possible Senate or White House run after the midterms while campaigning for Democratic candidates. The article portrays her as a far-left figure backed by extremists and as a possible 2028 presidential contender.