'Candidate quality' concerns fade as Republicans close gaps with Democrats in Senate races

The nationwide midterm elections will take place in five days, and the focus on candidate quality for Republicans in key Senate races remains a factor. However, recent shifts in polling seemingly reveal concerns from voters about the quality of several Democratic candidates. During a luncheon in August, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell cited “candidate quality”…

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Pennsylvania Senate race: Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz takes lead over Democrat John Fetterman in new poll

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate in a crucial U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, has just passed Democrat John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Lt. Gov., in statewide support among likely voters for the first time, according to a new poll. On Nov. 3, RealClearPolitics scored Oz’s support at 46.6%, while Fetterman’s post-debate support continues to fall,…

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Debate in toss-up Rhode Island House race gets heated: 'He's lying about my positions'

Candidates for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District met on stage Thursday in a fiery debate just days ahead of the midterm elections. Republican Allan Fung traded barbs with his Democratic opponent Seth Magaziner in the final debate before voting closes. The two traded serious jabs at each other’s character and competency. Fung emphasized Magaziner’s wealth…

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Suspect in Arizona candidate Katie Hobbs campaign burglary was illegal immigrant wanted by ICE: report

The suspect who was arrested in the alleged burglary of Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs’ campaign office is an illegal immigrant from Portugal who is wanted by immigration authorities, according to a report.  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Phoenix-based 12News that 36-year-old Daniel Mota Dos Reis is a citizen of Portugal who came…

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Paul Pelosi attack raises 'significant questions' for Capitol Police on lawmaker security, top Democrat says

A top House Democrat is demanding answers from U.S. Capitol Police regarding the security protections for members of Congress after the brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi.  House Administration Committee chairwoman Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) wrote to U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger on Tuesday with several “significant questions” related…

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Biden touts union-backed apprenticeships as he dissolves Trump-era apprentice program

President Biden on Wednesday touted an expansion of apprenticeship programs that are often run by his union allies, even as he prepares to dissolve a Trump-era apprentice program that unions have openly declared as a threat. Biden delivered a speech at the White House on how his legislative victories expanded apprenticeship programs through his administration’s…

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