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A new poll of Florida Republican voters shows Casey DeSantis trailing Byron Donalds in the gubernatorial primary election, although she leads by 3 percentage points when the entire Republican base is considered. The University of North Florida's Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) conducted the survey of nearly 800
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Research by the University of Manchester has found that right-wing populist parties in Europe are successfully using anti-feminist rhetoric to gain media attention, particularly in Germany during the 2024 European Parliament elections. A quantitative content analysis of party manifestos and newspaper coverage revealed that the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party,
Biya, Paul
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, Africa's longest-serving leader, has confirmed his candidacy for an eighth term in the presidential election, scheduled for October 12, 2025. The 92-year-old leader has been in power since 1982 and has declared his intention to run as the presidential flagbearer of the ruling Cameroon
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Virginia voters overwhelmingly oppose the Trump tax bill, which cuts Medicaid funding and forces rural hospitals to close, according to a recent survey from Public Policy Polling. The bill's unpopularity, particularly among independents, could have a significant impact on the governor's race, with 53% of voters
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, has yet to announce her bid for Pennsylvania governor, but already faces opposition from two powerful labor union associations, the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council and the Pennsylvania Laborers' District Council, which endorsed her in her reelection bid for treasurer in November. The
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Senate Republicans are facing significant challenges in their bid to maintain their majority in the 2026 midterms. A toxic bill aimed at gutting healthcare and sparking costs has tanked in the polls, and the party is struggling to recruit strong candidates in key races. Meanwhile, infighting and primary challenges are
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As Japan's coalition government led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, Ishiba vowed to hang on as prime minister despite the second election debacle in nine months. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost a snap election last October, making it
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In the days following Zohran Mamdani's primary victory, he made a trip to Washington, where he met with senior Democratic leaders, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who urged him to be firm in calling for support but also to address concerns about his policy ideas and Israel. Despite
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As Virginia prepares for its 2025 statewide election, the latest Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University reveals key insights into voter sentiment and critical policy issues. The poll shows a clear message from voters: performance matters and so
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Voters in Virginia are increasingly focused on performance and priorities in the lead-up to the 2025 statewide election. A recent poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University shows that cost of living, women's reproductive rights, and immigration are
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Hunter Biden, the son of Joe Biden, has suggested that the Democratic Party's failure to rally behind his father contributed to his loss in last year's US presidential election. Speaking on a podcast, Hunter Biden stated that the party "literally melted down" when they
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is taking steps to solidify his position within the Democratic Party after a surprise primary win against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). His plans include meeting with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in Washington and sitting down with House Minority Leader
