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How Trump voters view administration 16 months in
The Washington Post is out with a new report checking in on what it calls the Midwest “Trump Trier” voters -- former Democrats who helped vote Trump …
PoliticsVa. election officials assigned 26 voters to the wrong district. It might’ve cost Democrats a pivotal race.
Last year’s race for state delegate in Newport News went down in Virginia history for its razor-thin margin. Republican David E. Yancey won on Election Day by 10 votes; Democrat Shelly Simonds beat him by a single vote in a recount. Then, a judicial panel declared a tie, so officials picked a name …
U.S. PoliticsNorth Carolina voters dump Democratic sheriff who backed ICE deportation program
The winner, an ex-homicide detective who once hosted a true-crime series based on his career, will end Charlotte's participation in Trump's effort to go after undocumented immigrants.<p>WASHINGTON — It wasn't even close.<p>Voters in North Carolina's largest county, which includes Charlotte, ousted their …
PoliticsVoter registration deadline for primary election approaching
Secretary of State Shantel Krebs is encouraging South Dakota residents to register to vote before the deadline for the June 5 primary election.<p>Krebs …
Republican PrimariesTrump Flipped an Entire Party's Beliefs
Jim VandeHei: “Reversing one of the basic assumptions of politics, Trump has shown you can radically change a political party’s core beliefs and …
PoliticsSouth Dakota could be first state to tweak 'Marsy's Law'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters enthusiastically passed "Marsy's Law" in 2016, joining several states that embraced the constitutional amendments giving crime victims such rights as being notified of developments in their cases. Now voters are being asked to support changes to the …
U.S. PoliticsAt Iraq's polls, many voters seek patronage and jobs
Ahmed Abdelruba needs a job. Twenty-three years old and idle, he's embarrassed he can't contribute to his family's rent. So, on Saturday, he did what …
BusinessSpecial election for sales tax increase could cost a million
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A special election to consider a proposed sales tax increase in northeast Florida could cost voters as much as $1 million …
ElectionsNorth Philadelphia election worker guilty of election fraud for intimidating non-Democratic voters
A North Philadelphia election worker pleaded guilty to election fraud in connection to a 2017 special election for a state House seat in the city, WPHT-TV reported.<p>What was the sentence?<p>Thurman George, 59, a machine inspector at Poll 43-7, was sentenced to five years probation and cannot vote for …
Conservative ViewWhy do politicians refuse to believe decades of polling and research?
This reflects the political orthodoxy that voters are essentially self-seeking. Give them a tax cut and they'll give you their vote, to hell with the …
PollingIraqi prime minister in danger of losing election
BAGHDAD ––Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi faces potential defeat in the country's parliamentary elections, according to figures released by the …
Middle EastURGENT ACTION: Sign now to demand transparency — Trump must release his tax returns!
Two out of three voters believe Trump should release his tax returns. State Democrats agree – the Maryland General Assembly recently took first steps …
TransparencyFatal accident hits turnout at Ramenahalli
At least half of the voters at Ramenahalli in Belur constituency did not cast their vote on Saturday. The accident that took lives of five villagers …
PollingDems must beware impeaching Trump if the blue wave prevails
As we reflect upon last week’s primary elections in West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina, it is apparent that Democrats stand a good …
GovernmentBengaluru: Low turnout due to inflated voters' list, say analysts
Despite awareness programmes by citizen groups, residents welfare associations and the Election Commission, the city recorded dismal voting figures …
ElectionsFilipinos choose new village, youth leaders
After years of postponement for the Barangay and Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) elections, thousands of Filipinos are expected to pick new local leaders …
Victorian EraRejection of Gerrymandering in Ohio Suggests the US Wants Fairer Elections
This week’s primary elections drew a lot of interest, primarily because of some high-profile races for U.S. senator in West Virginia and governor in …
GovernmentThere's a California election coming up. But if history is any guide, most voters won't show up
By the time California's primary election day arrives in June, it's possible the state will be very close to having 20 million registered voters — a historic milestone that state elections officials reported last week is within sight.<p>Don't applaud just yet. The history of modern California politics …
GovernmentRepolling at three booths in two Karnataka Assembly segments on Monday
Bengaluru, May 13 (IANS) Repolling on three polling booths -- one in north Bengaluru's Hebbal constituency and two in Kushtagi in Koppal district -- …
PollingWhite leaders in the DA just don't get the black voter
The DA attacks people like Mugabe, Gaddafi and Chávez, never Bush, May or Trump, and it needs to liberalise itself before it will attract black voters
Black VotersDisillusioned Iraqi Voters Decide to Stay Home
Despite sectarian tensions ebbing and violence falling to its lowest levels in over a decade, Iraqis were fed up with the country’s political class<p>MOSUL, Iraq—Iraqis voted this weekend in their lowest numbers since the country became a democracy, reflecting growing political disenchantment even …
ElectionsI've Got TONS of Links to Help Us Win! SPREAD 'EM AROUND! Register, Donate, Volunteer. #BlueWave
A. I will post it 1-2 times daily.<p>B. People who add links in the comments will see those links added to the diary, which will then be reposted every …
GovernmentNY Lt. Gov: Schneiderman Committed 'Egregious Sin' Against Voters
New York state’s top female official Sunday denounced former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who <b>abruptly resigned after reported</b> accusations that …
Conservative ViewDems increasingly see 'electoral dynamite' in net neutrality fight
Democrats are increasing looking to make their support for net neutrality regulations a campaign issue in the midterm elections.<p>On Capitol Hill, the …
Net NeutralityElection death toll hits 33: PNP
MANILA - Thirty-three people have died in 36 incidents of suspected election-related violence, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday, as …
ABS-CBNMany Electronic Voting Machines Are Insecure. One County Is Trying To Fix That
Most electronic voting machines don't create a paper trail but voting officials in Austin are trying to marry the convenience of electronic machines …
ElectionsCrikey Worm: polling shows voters lukewarm on Coalition income tax cuts
MIXED OPINIONS<p>Opinion polls this morning have created two conflicting pictures of public attitudes towards the federal budget and its $140 billion in …
Income Tax#voteinprimaries step one: Text or email 10 friends
This year, the Free Press is enlisting its readers in a campaign to boost turnout in Michigan’s August primary election by personally recruiting …
GovernmentIntensive measures bring good numbers
Ramanagaram district recorded the highest polling percentage in the 2018 elections held to the State legislature on Saturday, while Mandya district …
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