Results for: Midterm Elections

Republican Rep. David Schweikert has won the primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a potentially close race against a yet-to-be-determined Democratic challenger. Schweikert, who narrowly won re-election in 2022, faced several primary challengers but ultimately emerged victorious. The race is considered a toss-up by political analysts, with Democrats hoping to flip the seat in November. Arizona is a key battleground state in the upcoming midterm elections, with multiple races for the House, Senate, and the presidency all potentially being decided by thin margins.

Former President Trump has endorsed two military veterans, Derrick Anderson and Laurie Buckhout, in their bids to flip House seats from Democratic to Republican control. Anderson, a former Army Green Beret, is running against Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Buckhout, a former Army colonel, is challenging incumbent Rep. Don Davis in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Both candidates highlight their military experience and criticize the current Democratic administration, emphasizing their commitment to American values and conservative policies.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is scheduling a vote to codify Roe v. Wade in an effort to capitalize on the abortion issue, which has become a major point of contention in the upcoming midterm elections. Republicans are expected to oppose the measure, which is seen as a critical vulnerability for them as they face a public increasingly concerned about abortion access.

Democratic Senate incumbents in battleground states are embracing moderate positions amidst President Biden’s low approval ratings. Despite a history of strong support for Biden, senators like Jacky Rosen, Bob Casey, Tammy Baldwin, Sherrod Brown, and Jon Tester are distancing themselves from the president’s policies to appeal to centrist voters. This shift comes as Biden faces accusations of moving too far left and trailing former President Trump in key swing states.

Senate Republican campaign chief Steve Daines is tempering any talk of a red wave this autumn leading to a large GOP majority in the chamber. While Republicans are looking at a favorable Senate map this year, Daines emphasizes that he is aiming for a slim majority of 51 seats. Three of the seats up for grabs are in red states that former President Trump carried in 2020, giving Republicans an advantage in those races. Daines also expresses confidence in the NRSC’s efforts to recruit strong candidates and collaborate with Trump to shape the Senate map for 2024. However, he acknowledges that competitive and contentious primaries, such as those in Michigan and Nevada, remain a challenge.

The Biden administration has rolled out over a dozen new initiatives and rules in a frantic attempt to boost its chances in the upcoming midterm elections. According to a new CNN poll, Trump is leading the president by six points, one of the biggest gaps yet. The survey also shows Trump inching ahead in several critical swing states.

The Biden administration’s flurry of activity includes new FTC rules that ban non-compete agreements, a re-write of Title IX, EEOC charges of racism against a company for avoiding hiring criminals, and more federal help on student loans.

Critics say the White House is panicked and that its policies are not well-thought-out. The Trump administration employed a similar strategy in its final months, ditching several policies rolled out late in President Obama’s second term. Biden returned the favor when he came to office.

As voters prepare to cast their ballots in November’s midterm elections, they will not only be choosing their representatives but also potentially shaping the future of Social Security. Lawmakers face the dilemma of addressing the program’s projected trust fund depletion within the next decade, a situation that could lead to significant benefit cuts if not resolved. Democratic lawmakers like Rep. John Larson advocate for enhancing benefits, while Republican proposals focus on cost-cutting measures, including raising the retirement age. As Congress navigates this complex issue, bipartisan compromise remains uncertain, with both sides expressing differing views on the best path forward. Experts emphasize the need for a combination of tax increases and benefit adjustments to ensure Social Security’s long-term sustainability.

In the lead-up to the November midterm elections, a Quinnipiac University poll reveals a growing support for abortion rights in the United States. A record 66% of Americans now favor legal abortion in some or all cases, with 34% believing it should be legal in all cases and 32% in most cases. Support for a complete ban on abortion has dropped to a historic low of 5%, while strong majorities support legality in cases involving the mother’s life or rape/incest. Democrats are leveraging this issue in their campaigns, warning of potential nationwide restrictions under Republican control. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has pledged to leave abortion decisions to individual states, drawing criticism from pro-life groups.

President Joe Biden traveled to Florida to address the state’s upcoming six-week abortion ban and other similar restrictions that have impacted access to care for pregnant women nationwide. He aimed to capitalize on the momentum against these restrictions, not only to support his reelection bid in battleground states he won in 2020 but also to challenge Donald Trump in states where the former president holds influence.

President Biden will deliver a speech in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, emphasizing reproductive rights and criticizing former President Donald Trump for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. The speech, which comes just one week before Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect, is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to highlight abortion rights as a key issue for voters ahead of the midterm elections.