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RCP Polling Minute: What Are the Odds Democrats Take the House AND Senate?1 source — 2d

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Spanberger Campaigns for Cooper Across North Carolina — 1dVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger campaigned for Democrat Roy Cooper in North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race, saying voters are ready to elect him and other Democrats. Cooper also appeared at campaign events and urged voters to turn out despite polls showing him ahead.

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Senate Democrats probe former Trump official’s connections to oil company1 source — 2d

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Democrats Run Epstein Ads Targeting Republicans In Senate Races1 source — 1dDemocrats are flooding the airwaves with advertisements attacking Republicans over their association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, which appears to be swaying voters toward supporting Democratic candidates.

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Polls Show El-Sayed Ahead in Michigan Senate Race — 4dMichigan’s Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers remains competitive: recent polls give El-Sayed leads ranging from about four to seven points, while another shows the contest nearly even. Despite his polling edge, some Michigan Democrats worry El-Sayed is taking key constituencies for granted and needs to do more outreach, particularly to Black and Jewish voters.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Justice Samuel Alito Says He Isn’t Going Anywhere Even If Dems Take Senate — 3dSupreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito said that he will not step down if Democrats take back the Senate, according to a Bloomberg Law interview published Tuesday.

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Democratic Super PAC Cuts North Carolina Ad Buys As Cooper Leads Whatley — 3dDemocrats cut back on some of their advertisement spending Monday while former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper continued to lead former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race.

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Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid — 4dPresident Donald Trump is rallying in San Antonio for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as polls show a competitive Texas race and Democrats seek to make gains in the traditionally Republican state. The visit aims to energize GOP voters and retain support among independents and Hispanic voters, with the contest carrying broader stakes for control of Congress and Trump’s agenda.

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Senate Map Shifts as Kansas Race Tightens — Oct 2, 2026Kansas has emerged as an unexpectedly competitive Senate battleground, with polls showing Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton amid rural frustration over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Both parties are directing resources to the contest, including a major Republican ad buy to protect a seat Democrats have not won in nearly a century.

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Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15 — 4dArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.

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Candidates from both parties urge ending Senate filibuster — Oct 2, 2026As control of the closely contested Senate looms, candidates and lawmakers are debating whether to end or change the filibuster. Democrat Juliana Stratton supports eliminating it to advance priorities including abortion rights, voting protections and gun legislation, while Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno says it should be ended if senators cannot conduct meaningful debate, amid a fight over advancing the SAVE America Act.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Ex-Connecticut Senator Charged in Bridgeport Ballot CasePolitics — 3dFormer Connecticut state Sen. Dennis Bradley was arrested on charges related to absentee ballots after a voter alleged he opened her completed ballot and urged her to change her vote from Paul Ganim to Bradley’s brother, Mark, in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary. Bradley’s attorney called the allegations weak and said Bradley was only helping the voter open the envelope; the charges remain accusations, and Bradley is due in court Oct. 21.

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Trump plans Michigan campaign visit ahead of midterms — Oct 3, 2026President Donald Trump said he plans to campaign in battleground Michigan in about a week and a half, as Republicans seek to win the state’s open Senate and governor races. He also rallied in Alabama for Republican candidates and plans to return for a football game, while Democrat Doug Jones criticized Sen. Tommy Tuberville for not debating in the governor’s race.

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Former Rep. Wild Criticizes Crockett for Skipping Talarico in PAC Endorsements — Sep 30, 2026Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism after her political action committee left James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, off a list of candida… — by Andrew Powell

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Priya Raman Talarico deserves the same backing as others on the list if Crockett wants to build real unity.

Kansas Democrat pitches two-term limit, no Trump investigations — Sep 28, 2026Kansas Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton says he would serve no more than two terms and focus on constituents rather than investigating President Donald Trump, pitching himself as an outsider in a competitive race. Conservative commentary, meanwhile, criticizes his religiously framed political views and points to past sermons as a vulnerability with voters.

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Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Cites Bible for Universal Healthcare — Sep 28, 2026Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico invoked Jesus’ healing and feeding of the hungry, along with the Hebrew prophets’ criticism of corruption, to describe his support for universal health care, addressing child hunger and challenging self-serving politicians as biblically grounded. Critics disputed that interpretation, arguing that Christian teachings on charity do not prescribe government policies and accusing him of using religion to advance his political agenda.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge Affecting MillionsPolitics — Oct 1, 2026U.S. domestic news included sluggish job growth and higher SNAP benefits, while Democrats were positioned to make House gains and control of the Senate was rated a toss-up. Other developments included a Supreme Court review of the Trump administration’s immigrant-detention policy, calls to revise New York’s sexual-assault laws, a state lawsuit against Pfizer, a major Lyft settlement, and an investigation into a botched execution in Tennessee.

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Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Set for Brazil Runoff — Sep 28, 2026Brazil’s closely contested presidential election pits incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with polling suggesting a tight runoff and voters sharply divided. The result could shape Brazil’s democratic trajectory and its foreign policy, though Congress and governors will also constrain the winner’s agenda.

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Harris Plans Michigan Campaign Events With El-Sayed — Sep 21, 2026Kamala Harris is campaigning with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to mobilize Black voters and progressive supporters, aiming to unite a fractured Democratic base ahead of a pivotal race that could determine control of the Senate. The events spotlight a strategy centered on broad coalitions and voter turnout in Michigan, a battleground state whose outcome could influence national momentum for Democrats.

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Chris Dalton Uniting the base here is a solid step but it will take real follow-through to keep people engaged through November.

Viral meme claims both parties push Democratic agenda in Senate votes — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Michigan Republicans test anti-socialist pitch with mixed success — Sep 26, 2026Republicans are campaigning for Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers by portraying Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as a far-left socialist, while also trying to mobilize voters who often skip midterms. The pitch has had mixed success: some voters support Rogers but reject the claim that Democrats are extremists, amid broader dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and the war in Iran.

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Jared Kim Voters seem fed up with the socialist label on El-Sayed when they already dislike how Trump is handling the economy and Iran.

Meme claims Senate votes with frail members advance Democratic agenda from both parties — Sep 15, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Minnesota Autism Provider Tied to Flanagan Faces State Investigation — Sep 21, 2026A Minnesota autism treatment center operated by Nimco Ahmed, a longtime friend of Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, is facing a state investigation, according to the Minn… — by Andrew Powell

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Nicole Hardy Flanagan's ties to the operator shouldn't shield the center from scrutiny over possible issues with care.

Roy Cooper Says Democrats Need Room for Socialist Candidates: Report — Sep 11, 2026Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, said Democrats should make room for a broad range of views rather than distance themselves from s… — by Andrew Powell

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Priya Raman A big tent party works better when it includes different ideas instead of policing what candidates can say.