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19 results for “namesake candidate”
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate
David Crowley and Tom Tiffany debated the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave
An Oct. 5, 2026, report says Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro defeated President Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election.
- 7 min
- Brazil
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville mocks Dem candidate staffers as 'weak' and 'soft' for complaining about treatment to New York Times
James Carville called Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign staffers “weak” and “soft” after they complained to The New York Times about their treatment.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end
Republican Senate hopefuls in toss-up states break with Trump on Iran, urging de-escalation amid U.S. fuel price spikes and election pressure.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Senate candidate says 'Groceries cost too much,' calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'
In Washington, Mike Rogers says groceries cost too much and urges a quick end to the Iran war, aligning GOP inflation talk with hawkish policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end despite voting to let Trump continue it
GOP Senate hopeful calls to end U.S. role in Iran conflict, despite past House votes letting Trump continue hostilities, spotlighting a policy shift.
- 6 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Dem House candidate settles years-long $55K debt fight with former mother-in-law weeks before election
Bob Brooks resolves years-long $55K dispute with ex–mother-in-law weeks before 2026 election, easing legal risk but inviting scrutiny in final stretch.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate doesn't recall 'abolish the Senate' post in 2021, campaign says
Francesca Hong’s campaign says she doesn’t recall a 2021 post urging to abolish the Senate, as Washington operatives scrutinize messaging and traceability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Maine Democrats select Troy Jackson as Senate candidate
After Graham Platner’s scandal, Democrats rally behind Troy Jackson to face Sen. Susan Collins in November 2026, NBC News reports.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Michigan Senate candidate confronted repeatedly over Israel’s right to exist, defunding the police
In a CNN interview from Jerusalem, Abdul El-Sayed dodged affirming Israel’s statehood and faced scrutiny on past police-funding views, fueling campaign...
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
WATCH: Obama, Harris advisor warns ‘betrayed’ Black voters could be Texas Senate candidate's kryptonite
Obama-Harris ally cautions that disillusioned Black voters could hurt James Talarico’s Texas Senate bid, intensifying scrutiny of outreach and messaging.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Knicks hand Mamdani-backed candidate cease and desist letter for using team's logo in campaign: report
Team challenges Aber Kawas campaign over alleged unauthorized logo use, prompting branding review and potential legal response in New York.
- 7 min
- USA
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
GOP nominee for N.Y. governor says House candidate Brad Lander would be ‘a camp guard in the concentration camp’ for Nazis
Remarks calling Jewish House candidate Brad Lander a Nazi “camp guard” spark swift backlash from New York leaders and advocacy groups.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Wyoming GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Voted Against MAGA’s Illegal Immigration Crackdown
From Washington: Eric Barlow’s record shows votes against hardline immigration measures, spotlighting GOP primary rifts on enforcement strategy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary
California voters head to the polls Tuesday as 61 candidates vie for two spots in November under the state’s top-two primary system.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Democrat Senate Candidate Graham Platner Mocked Purple Heart Recipient: ‘Dumb Motherf***er Didn’t Deserve to Live’
Past Reddit posts tied to Graham Platner spark national criticism after he allegedly insulted a Purple Heart recipient, threatening campaign support.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate ahead of June 2 primary
Top contenders debate governance, affordability, and public safety ahead of California’s June 2 primary, with stakes high as early voting opens.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out
Candidates clash on trust, ethics, and policy after Eric Swalwell exits amid misconduct allegations, seeking momentum with voters and donors.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How a Democratic Senate candidate leapfrogged her opponents and surged to victory
Backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, Stratton’s anti-ICE stance and $25 wage pledge powered a late surge, consolidating progressive support to win in Illinois.
- 7 min
- United States