Politico: “Democratic voting rights groups are preparing for a nightmare scenario if the Supreme Court guts a key part of the landmark civil rights-era legislation, the Voting Rights Act — a very real possibility this term. Ahead of the court’s Oct. 15 rehearing of Louisiana v. Callais — a case that has major implications for the VRA — two…
Roy Cooper and Jon Ossof Post Huge Fundraising Numbers
Jon Ossoff Continues Fundraising Blitz “Sen. Jon Ossoff raised another $12 million over the last three months, bringing his campaign account to $21 million as he gears up for one of the nation’s most competitive midterm races,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records Roy Cooper raised $14.5 million during…
“Democrats largely stand behind Jay Jones after violent texts”
WaPo: “Democrats are largely standing by their nominee for Virginia attorney general after revelations that he once mused about killing a GOP lawmaker — worrying some in the party who want to draw a hard line against political violence and drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans. Top Democrats have condemned the 2022 texts from Jay Jones but…
“Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary”
Roll Call: “Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who rose to national prominence after his expulsion from the state House over a gun control protest launched a bid for Congress on Wednesday, challenging longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson’s announcement is part of a larger trend of younger Democrats around the nation challenging older incumbents. Tennessee’s 9th…
“Flyers calling for an end to peaceful protests spark concern in Richmond”
WRIC: “A flyer urging Virginians to arm themselves against federal immigration officers is raising safety concerns and drawing sharp criticism from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The flyer in question was seen displayed in Richmond. It reads, in part, “The time for peaceful protest is over.” “Fellow citizens, arm yourselves before it is too late,” it continues….
“Duke Was Paring Back Diversity Programs. Trump Targeted It Anyway.”
NY Times: “The Trump administration had for months been expanding its nationwide attack on higher education. But Duke still made for an odd target. Leaders of the school, North Carolina’s largest private university, embraced a stealth strategy as other elite colleges fell into the Trump administration’s cross hairs, avoiding showy standoffs with the government for…
“South Carolina Officials Are Probing Fire That Destroyed Home Of Judge Who Ruled Against DOJ”
HuffPo: “A property belonging to a South Carolina judge that temporarily blocked an effort by the Trump administration to obtain the state’s full voter registration list was destroyed in a fire on Saturday [before last], according to multiple news reports. The incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Property records cited by The Post…
“Louisiana governor requests National Guard for New Orleans, Baton Rouge”
WaPo: “Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) has requested federal assistance to deploy National Guard troops to combat crime in urban centers throughout the state, weeks after President Donald Trump floated the possibility of sending troops to New Orleans. In a letter dated Monday, Landry asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for as many as 1,000 troops to be…
“Florida Hands Over Prime Miami Property for Trump Library”
NY Times: “Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top elected Republican state officials donated a prime state-owned property in downtown Miami on Tuesday to the nonprofit raising money for President Trump’s presidential library. Some estimates say that the property, facing Biscayne Bay, is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. It belonged to Miami Dade College until…
“He’s Young, Talented and Openly Religious. Is He the Savior Democrats Have Been Waiting for?”
NY Times: “James Talarico, a Texas Democratic lawmaker running for Senate, was supposed to hold the second rally of his nascent campaign on Sept. 10, the day Charlie Kirk was shot. The horror of the killing shook him deeply, and he thought about canceling. Instead, Talarico retooled his speech to make it all about Kirk’s…