3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (244+ words) Denver Mayor Mike Johnston launched his re-election campaign Tuesday with a simple argument: Why it matters: Voters appear increasingly impatient with the pace of that progress — and Johnston's asking for another term as his popularity slides and Denver's electorate trends…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (431+ words) Town halls and debates — or the lack thereof — have become a flash point in Alabama's midterm elections, particularly the race for governor. Why it matters: Democratic candidates facing long odds in deep-red Alabama are pushing for more debates, town halls…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (204+ words) Vice President Vance on Monday offered an olive branch to Jewish Republicans who have grown wary of his views toward Israel. Why it matters: Vance's appearance at the meeting is the latest indication that he's trying to repair ties with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (191+ words) Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed spent the weekend trying to make amends with the state's Jewish Democrats. But he showed there are limits to how far he's willing to go. Why it matters: El-Sayed's appearance before the state party's Jewish…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (280+ words) Immediately after her shocking upset in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon made clear she isn't really a socialist — even though she'd just joined the Democratic Socialists of America. Why it matters: Nixon's win is being cast as…...