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Observing geopolitics & power dynamics. Policy nerd | History buff | Neutral analysis.
Texas Public Opinion Research poll: U.S. Senate James Talarico 45% Ken Paxton 40% It marks Talarico's "largest lead in any public poll taken during the general election period."
Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new Texas Senate poll
The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.
texastribune.org
Sleepy Don dozing off again in public in the middle of the afternoon at Lindsey’s service.
What are everyone’s thoughts on California’s Proposition 13? Is it really protecting landlords, or is it closing the door on young people’s chances of buying a home? #Life #California #Housing
In our spare moments, we should slow down and savor the unique aspects of life. Let’s look at California from a different perspective; setting politics aside, it’s actually a great place to live. #California #Life #Farm
Democratic attorneys general and the Justice Department are facing off for the first time in court over the fine line between being sick and being “medically frail." It's a distinction that could cost Medicaid recipients their health benefits.
A cancer diagnosis may not be enough: Trump and Democratic states clash in court over who’s too sick to work
Medicaid eligibility will soon hinge on how the government defines “medical frailty.”
politico.com
2. He admitted that there is “no list” of 9/11 families seeking to ban Mamdani from the anniversary ceremony.
The truth about the viral 9/11 petition targeting Mamdani
“We don’t have a list”
popular.info
Beshear: "There's an argument that August 3 is a date where I could not later call a special. Those that are really pushing this are under the impression a Dem might be able to win. It's been since '92 that we had a Dem senator in KY ... not having McConnell show up isn't necessarily a bad thing"
Anu@nofirstorder.bsky.social · last wk.Promised $2 gas, delivered a Middle East war, drained the reserves to 1983 levels, and spiked prices past $4. Truly the Art of the Deal. Great work by @paulwaldman.bsky.social laying out the receipts. Make sure to support @atrupar.com and the team by subscribing at publicnotice.co!
The DNC’s cash gap with the RNC is ~equal to the cash advantage Democratic House and Senate candidates have over their Republican opponents. Lots of evidence that small donors are engaged and just bypassing the national party. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
G Elliott Morris@gelliottmorris.com · last wk.can my comparative politics folks come up with any other example of the opposition party being $2m in debt when the incumbent government is ~20 points underwater on approval?
Apple touches $5 trillion market cap for first time
Apple touches $5 trillion market cap for first time
The jockeying between Apple and Nvidia reflects a debate about the future of AI that has preoccupied investors this summer.
cnb.cx
In a letter to Mitch McConnell's office, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) criticized the limited communication between the Republican senator and constituents after he suffered a fall. “Kentuckians are just asking Senator McConnell to be honest,” Beshear wrote. https://wapo.st/4vQ53oz
Giving a eulogy like he’s doing a bad cold-read in an acting class: “He’s… up there. Sitting. Laying down. Doing... afterlife stuff.”🤦🏻♀️
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Trump on Lindsey Graham's whereabouts: "Sitting, laying, wherever he may be. I think I know where he is. I think he's up there and watching us. I'm pretty sure of it."
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) prove his “capacity to serve” or resign his seat, ramping up pressure on the former Senate majority leader as his absence stretches into a seventh week.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell ‘prove capacity to serve’ or resign
The Democratic governor criticized the limited communication between the Republican senator and constituents after he suffered a fall.
washingtonpost.com
Judges have called President Donald Trump’s Justice Department “unlawful,” “unethical” and “unseemly.” Now, they’re questioning if government prosecutors can be trusted. www.propublica.org/article/just...
Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct
ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word.
propublica.org
Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study says
Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years
theguardian.com
