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politics10 days ago

Weiser stuns Bennet in Colorado governor primary, signaling anti-establishment surge

Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor, riding a rising anti-establishment wave and branding Bennet as a Washington insider; Bennet’s fundraising edge and name recognition weren’t enough to overcome Weiser’s message that he would fight the Trump administration, a result that leaves Bennet as a U.S. senator through 2028 but raises questions about his political future amid shifting Colorado Democratic dynamics.

via Politico|
#anti-establishment#colorado#democratic-primary
state-politics12 days ago

Colorado Dems Bracing for Anti-Establishment Shake-Up in Key Primaries

Colorado Democrats brace for an anti-establishment wave in their 2026 primaries: Sen. Michael Bennet’s bid for governor is tighter than expected against AG Phil Weiser, while Rep. Diana DeGette faces a serious challenge from progressive Melat Kiros. Outside money, grassroots organizing, and momentum from New York’s insurgent wins are fueling the races, with donors scrambling to back challengers and DeGette’s camp warning of a tightening race. A Kiros upset would mark a major shift in Colorado politics, though DeGette still benefits from decades of incumbency and name recognition.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#anti-establishment#colorado
Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah Spurs Nepal's Reformist Landslide
politics4 months ago

Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah Spurs Nepal's Reformist Landslide

Nepal’s centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by rapper-turned-mayor Balendra “Balen” Shah, appears set for a landslide in the 275-seat House, with about 100 direct-seat wins and leadership in proportional votes, signaling a major anti-establishment shift after last year’s youth-led protests; Shah even defeated veteran PM Oli in his district, campaigning on health and education while benefiting from a large diaspora-funded operation.

via Al Jazeera|
#anti-establishment#balendra-shah#nepal-elections-2026
Catherine Connolly's Landslide Victory Challenges Irish Political Establishment
world8 months ago

Catherine Connolly's Landslide Victory Challenges Irish Political Establishment

Catherine Connolly, an anti-establishment left-wing politician supported by major opposition parties, has been elected Ireland's 10th president in a landslide, leveraging a strong social media campaign and a focus on issues like peace, neutrality, and climate change, while also advocating for a United Ireland and maintaining her outspoken stance on foreign policy.

via BBC|
#anti-establishment#catherine-connolly#irish-presidency
Exploring the Unlikely Voter Overlap Between Trump and AOC
politics1 year ago

Exploring the Unlikely Voter Overlap Between Trump and AOC

In the recent US elections, some voters supported both Donald Trump and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, despite their opposing political views, due to their shared anti-establishment appeal. This phenomenon, seen in places like the Bronx, reflects a desire among voters to challenge the traditional two-party system and seek candidates perceived as authentic and focused on real issues. The split-ticket voting trend highlights a restive electorate looking for change from the status quo, with both Trump and Ocasio-Cortez representing different forms of disruption to the political establishment.

via The Guardian US|
#anti-establishment#aoc#politics
"Far-right outsider Javier Milei shocks Argentina with primary election win"
politics2 years ago

"Far-right outsider Javier Milei shocks Argentina with primary election win"

Far-right politician Javier Milei, who admires Donald Trump, has emerged as the frontrunner in Argentina's primary election, winning 30% of the votes and surpassing more established politicians. Milei's surge is being described as a "political earthquake" and reflects the anger of Argentine voters towards the current and previous governments' handling of the economic crisis. If elected, Milei plans to abolish the central bank, replace the peso with the US dollar, privatize state-run firms, and loosen gun controls. His success in the primary could further destabilize the peso. The second and third-place candidates, Patricia Bullrich and Sergio Massa, will now try to gain ground ahead of the first round of the presidential election on October 22.

via bbc.com|
#anti-establishment#argentina#javier-milei
Trump shifts away from GOP brand in bid to recapture 2016 magic.
politics3 years ago

Trump shifts away from GOP brand in bid to recapture 2016 magic.

Former President Donald Trump is distancing himself from the Republican Party as he seeks to regain the anti-establishment themes of his successful 2016 bid for the presidency. Trump is returning to the themes that rallied voters to slay the favorite totems, orthodoxies, and candidates of both parties. Trump advisers say the short shrift he's giving the Republican label reflects a view that he is the leader of a movement that is broader than one party. Trump is reaching out to a broader set of audiences and is set to participate in a CNN town hall next week in New Hampshire.

via NBC News|
#2024-election#anti-establishment#donald-trump