Tag: Democrats
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Voters Back Newsom, Democrats on Prop. 50 in California Ballot Push
Overview: Prop. 50 and its national relevance As California heads to the November ballot, Prop. 50 has emerged as more than just a state question. Political observers say the measure, championed by California Democrats, could influence the party’s ability to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and shape the broader national agenda ahead…
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Prop. 50 Poll: Voters Back Newsom Democrats in California Ballot
Poll Finds Early Momentum for Prop. 50 A new statewide poll released this week shows voters leaning toward California’s Prop. 50, a ballot measure backed by Democrats aiming to bolster their efforts to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and slow President Trump’s policy agenda. The survey, conducted by a respected polling outfit,…
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Prop 50 Politics: California Voters Tilt Toward Newsom’s Prop 50 Aims and Democratic Agenda
Overview: What Prop 50 Is and Why It Matters A statewide ballot measure known as Prop 50, backed by California Democrats and Gov. Gavin Newsom, has emerged as a pivotal political tool in the fall election. As Democrats seek to strengthen their grip on the U.S. House of Representatives and push back against the national…
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Outbursts by Katie Porter threaten gubernatorial ambitions
Overview: A political moment under scrutiny Two recently surfaced videos have placed former Rep. Katie Porter at the center of a high-stakes debate about California’s 2026 gubernatorial contest. As Porter, a recognizable figure from Irvine who has positioned herself as a fearless challenger to establishment politics, navigates the fallout, strategists from across the ideological spectrum…
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Democrats Credit Trump for Gaza Ceasefire but Stop Short of Nobel Prize Endorsement
Democrats recognize a pivotal moment, but warn of ongoing hurdles Democratic senators on Thursday acknowledged President Donald Trump’s role in brokering phase one of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, while cautioning that the path ahead remains fraught with obstacles. The remarks underscored a nuanced stance: give credit where it’s due, but resist rushing…
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Polls and Politics Signal a Sea Change in US Views on Israel. Will It Matter?
Public opinion shifts redefine the US-Israel dynamic The political landscape in the United States is quietly, but decisively, shifting when it comes to Israel. Three-quarters of a century of broad bipartisan backing—rooted in military aid, diplomatic support, and a shared sense of security—faces a new reckoning as polls reveal growing skepticism and sympathy for the…
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Polls and Politics: Is a Sea Change Coming in U.S. Views on Israel?
Public Opinion Shift: From Broad Solidarity to Skeptical Scrutiny For decades, American support for Israel—through military aid, diplomatic backing, and broad public sentiment—has been a defining feature of U.S. foreign policy. Yet after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 attack and the ensuing Gaza war, a noticeable shift has emerged in how many Americans view Israel and…
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US Budget Shutdown: Federal Workers Face Unemployment
Overview: A Budget Shutdown on the Horizon The United States stands at a budget crossroads as Democrats and Republicans trade accusations over funding the federal government. Without a new appropriation, non-essential operations could halt, hundreds of thousands of civil servants may be furloughed, and a range of public services could face disruption. The last major…
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US Government Shutdown Threat Looms as Funding Talks Stall
What Triggers the Shutdown As the fiscal year nears its end, lawmakers faced a hard deadline to approve funding for the government. A spending bill intended to keep federal operations running into the new year failed to pass before the cutoff, leaving Congress with a temporary funding measure that does not have durable support. With…
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US Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Talks Collapse
Overview The United States faces a looming government shutdown as the fiscal year ends without a funding agreement. With the clock running out, lawmakers have yet to resolve differences over a large funding package that would keep federal agencies operating beyond the deadline. A temporary funding measure failed to advance in the Senate after Democrats…