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Trump brands three NY Democrats as the “greatest threat” at faith-based rally
us-politics21 days ago

Trump brands three NY Democrats as the “greatest threat” at faith-based rally

At a Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, Trump declared that three New York House candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America pose the country’s “greatest threat,” accusing them of trying to end religion and urging Republicans to win in November. He framed the NY surge as a test for voters, attacked perceived socialist influence, and pushed his voting-restriction agenda, including opposition to mail-in voting, while linking broader Democratic policy moves—such as a rent-stabilization decision in New York—to what he described as a national decline.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#republicans#united-states
Virginia high court weighs voters’ will against procedural challenges in redistricting
law2 months ago

Virginia high court weighs voters’ will against procedural challenges in redistricting

Virginia’s Supreme Court heard challenges to Democrats’ voter-approved 10-1 redistricting map, with Democrats urging the court not to void the voters’ decision over alleged procedural violations in passing the amendment, while Republicans contend the General Assembly failed to follow constitutional and notice requirements; a lower court sided with Republicans but the ruling is paused as the referendum proceeds. The outcome could affect the map’s use for the 2026 midterms amid two additional related lawsuits (compactness and certification).

via Democracy Docket|
#law#procedural-violations#redistricting
Seattle library levy to $480M, more than doubling tax funding headed to August ballot
local2 months ago

Seattle library levy to $480M, more than doubling tax funding headed to August ballot

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed a proposal to replace the expiring 2019 library levy with a seven-year, $480 million levy, sending it to voters in August. The plan would allocate $229 million to maintain library hours and access, $134 million for building maintenance, and $38 million for technology upgrades. In its first year, property taxes would rise by about 19 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, with the overall rate estimated at $3 per $1,000. The Seattle City Council approved the measure unanimously before Wilson’s signature.

via komonews.com|
#funding#library-levy#local
Trump Voters Push Back on Papal Take on Iran War
politics3 months ago

Trump Voters Push Back on Papal Take on Iran War

NBC News reports that at Trump rallies in Las Vegas and Phoenix, core supporters reject Pope Leo XIV's critique of military action against Iran, arguing the pope should stay out of U.S. policy and that Trump is right to pursue measures to deter Iran; scholars note war and peace have long been church concerns, but for now the Trump base largely remains aligned with his Iran stance.

via NBC News|
#iran#politics#pope
Swing Voters Split Over Trump's State of the Union Pitch
politics4 months ago

Swing Voters Split Over Trump's State of the Union Pitch

Seven swing-district voters react to Trump's State of the Union, revealing deep partisan divides: some praised issues like housing costs, prescription drug pricing, and the economy, others felt insulted by immigrant references or criticized the speech's tone and unilateral framing; a few praised the data and 'receipts' presented, while concerns about unaddressed topics (e.g., Epstein files) and the speech feeling more like a pep rally than a unifying address emerged—underscoring ongoing polarization ahead of the midterms.

via The New York Times|
#polarization#politics#state-of-the-union
Trump Voters Rally for Immigration Reform and Fiscal Focus in Year Two
politics5 months ago

Trump Voters Rally for Immigration Reform and Fiscal Focus in Year Two

As Donald Trump enters his second year, a cross-section of his voters credit his first year but urge stronger action on immigration reform, domestic issues like healthcare and debt, and greater transparency about how spending cuts will be financed. They want a clearer path to legal status for law-abiding immigrants, a firmer stance on border security, and less inflammatory rhetoric, with priorities centered on America-first economics ahead of the November midterm elections.

via Reuters|
#economy#immigration#midterms