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politics1 month ago•16 min saved

San Francisco’s Open-Seat Test for the Left’s Next Leader

In San Francisco’s open House race to replace Nancy Pelosi, three progressives—Scott Wiener, Connie Chan, and Saikat Chakrabarti—present distinct left-leaning paths: Wiener leans to a pragmatic left, Chan emphasizes labor backing and wealth taxation, and Chakrabarti pushes a broader insurgent agenda. Pelosi’s late endorsement of Chan adds weight as the city’s tech wealth and housing shifts shape the contest and its national implications for the Democratic left.

via Politico|

#labor-unions #left-politics #nancy-pelosi

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Daines Steps Aside to Back Kurt Alme in Montana Senate Race

Sen. Steve Daines abruptly withdrew from re-election at the filing deadline to clear the field for Kurt Alme, his endorsed candidate for Montana’s open Senate seat. Alme, a former U.S. attorney, has the backing of Trump, Gov. Gianforte and Sen. Tim Sheehy, while Democrats decry the move as a backroom power play; independent Seth Bodnar entered the race as the top non-Republican contender. Despite uncertainty about the field, Montana remains solidly Republican, and Daines said the goal was to minimize election costs, though he did not rule out future runs.

via The New York Times|

#endorsements #kurt-alme #montana-senate-race

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Wisconsin Supreme Court's Liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley to Retire"

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court since 1995, announced she will not seek re-election, creating an open seat for control of the court. Appeals judge Chris Taylor is considering a bid for the seat, while former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has already announced a campaign. Bradley's departure will lead to a loss of significant institutional knowledge for the court, with implications for future rulings and administrative decisions.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#chris-taylor #justice-ann-walsh-bradley #open-seat