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Michigan Senate Debate Highlights El-Sayed’s Coalition Struggles
politics5 days ago

Michigan Senate Debate Highlights El-Sayed’s Coalition Struggles

The October 8 debate between Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers highlighted El-Sayed’s confidence in winning by a wide margin, contrasting with internal Democratic concerns about his ability to retain support among Black and Jewish voters. While El-Sayed emphasized affordability and anti-Trump messaging, Rogers focused on breaking with Trump on tariffs and appealing to moderate voters. The race remains tight, with national Democrats backing El-Sayed despite doubts from key constituencies.

via AP News|
#2026-midterms#abdul-el-sayed#coalition-building
Democrats Should Welcome Converts to Outpace MAGA
politics6 months ago

Democrats Should Welcome Converts to Outpace MAGA

Tim Miller argues Democrats should adopt a broad, pragmatic outreach to America First voters—welcoming converts, including former Trump supporters and skeptical independents—without endorsing bigotry, and reframe policy around economic opportunity, anti-war, and anti-corruption to build a durable, pro-democracy coalition and undercut MAGA ahead of midterms and 2028.

via The Bulwark|
#america-first#but-only-five-allowed-adjust#coalition-building
Mississippi's Competitive Governor's Race Signals Potential Democratic Victory
politics2 years ago

Mississippi's Competitive Governor's Race Signals Potential Democratic Victory

Brandon Presley, an elected public utilities commissioner and former mayor of Nettleton, Mississippi, is running for governor with a focus on expanding Medicaid and mobilizing a coalition of Black and liberal-to-centrist white voters. Despite facing difficult odds in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 24 years, Presley has gained momentum and raised over $11 million for his campaign. While the race is classified as "lean Republican," Presley's efforts to unite Democrats and Republicans through Medicaid expansion and his personal connection to poverty have resonated with voters. However, recruiting enough Republicans to support Presley may prove challenging in the polarized political climate.

via The New York Times|
#brandon-presley#coalition-building#democratic-governor
Spanish Election Results: Uncertainty and the Rise of the Far-Right
politics3 years ago

Spanish Election Results: Uncertainty and the Rise of the Far-Right

No single party in Spain's elections won enough parliamentary seats to form a government, leading to uncertain prospects for coalition-building. The center-right Partido Popular (PP) came in first with 136 seats, while the far-right Vox party won 33 seats. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's center-left Socialist party is on course to win 122 seats, with likely coalition partners Sumar at 31 seats. In order to govern, a party or coalition must achieve a working majority of 176 seats in the 350-seat legislature. It could take weeks of negotiations and meetings involving King Felipe VI of Spain to determine the country's path forward.

via CNN|
#coalition-building#elections#partido-popular
Bulgarians Face Fifth Election in Two Years Amidst Mounting Crises and International Attention.
politics3 years ago

Bulgarians Face Fifth Election in Two Years Amidst Mounting Crises and International Attention.

Bulgarians are voting in their fifth parliamentary election in two years amid rising resentment towards political elites who many see as unwilling to tackle graft and economic reforms. Opinion polls show the ballot will likely leave Bulgaria short of a functioning parliamentary majority again, putting in question its ambitions to join the euro zone in the near term and effectively use European Union COVID recovery aid. The two leading coalitions are neck and neck in opinion polls, with the latest by Exacta Research Group showing them at 26.2% and 25.6%, respectively, and the nationalist Revival party at 12.8%.

via Reuters|
#bulgaria#coalition-building#corruption