Reuters: “On the 20th anniversary of the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, George W. Bush, who was U.S. president at the time, warned of a new danger coming from within the country. “We have seen growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come, not only across borders, but from violence that gathers within,”…
“‘We don’t have the luxury to not knock on doors’: Dems embrace field work after 2020 absence”
Politico: “After abandoning their ground game for much of 2020 because of the pandemic, Democrats across the country are back knocking on doors. Though Covid-19 is still afflicting the nation, Democrats in all three of the upcoming gubernatorial contests — in the California recall thisweek, and in Virginia and New Jersey in November — have…
“ON THE CORONAVIRUS, LOSS, AND MY MOM’S TACOS”
TX Observer: “My mom looked on with a smile, then bit into her taco. Wrapping love in a warm tortilla and handing it to me, my dad, or my brother always brought her comfort. If you visit her house, she’ll ask if you’re hungry and hand you a plate of food before asking your name….
Rep. Cawthorn Drawing Multiple Primary Challengers, Including this Retired Lt. Col., Law Enforcement Officer Who Was Shot in the Line of Duty
Watauga Watch: “We just posted yesterday a profile of Rod Honeycutt, the third Republican to announce a primary bid against 11th Dist. Congressman Madison Cawthorn. Now there’s a fourth, and he looks like even more a potential winner — if the vote against Cawthorn doesn’t get split four ways. Eric Batchelor has a deep service record…
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Limit Teachings on Racial History
The Progressive Pulse: “As expected, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 324, the controversial legislation critics contend would restrict what students could be taught about the nation’s racial history. In a statement, Cooper, a Democrat, said the Republican-backed bill has distracted lawmakers this legislative session from the serious work of supporting educators and students during a global pandemic…
“Hershel Walker Way Ahead In Senate Primary”
Political Wire: “A new Trafalgar poll in Georgia finds Hershel Walker (R) with a massive lead in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate with 76% support, followed by Gary Black (R) at 6%, Latham Saddler (R) at 3% and Kelvin King (R) at 2%.”
“The Justice Department Has a Major Advantage in Its Battle Against Texas’ Abortion Ban”
Slate: “On Thursday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Texas’ S.B. 8, which bans abortion after six weeks with no exception for rape or incest. The DOJ’s intervention came a week after the Supreme Court refused to block the law by a 5–4 vote on account of “complex and novel” procedural questions. Because it represents the United States, the Justice…
“Florida judge blocks enforcement of anti-riot law backed by DeSantis”
WaPo: “In a second court loss this week for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal judge on Thursday squelched one of the governor’s key pieces of legislation by blocking enforcement of a so-called anti-riot law, saying that it chills free speech. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker wrote that DeSantis’s “new definition of ‘riot’ ” is…
“Fireworks And Four-Wheelers: Finding Freedom And Culture In Mississippi”
WUNC: “This summer, I took a trip down to Mississippi to see my family. Every time I am down there, I feel free. The rumble of a four wheeler engine, fireworks popping and loud bugs in the summer night bring to life a Southern experience I’m not used to. When people think of states like…
Signs of Strength? VA GOP Lt. Gov. Candidate Fires Entire Staff
Political Wire: ““Winsome Sears, the GOP candidate in Virginia’s lieutenant governor race, laid off her entire campaign staff 55 days out from Election Day in the commonwealth,” The Hill reports. “The layoffs come just over a week before polls open for early voting in the state.””