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  • The Cost of Georgia: Why One Senate Race Could Reshape GOP Strategy
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    The Cost of Georgia: Why One Senate Race Could Reshape GOP Strategy

    Georgia’s 2026 senate race should be considered the most important race in the nation. The Republican Party can’t print cash. Any money it sends to Georgia is money that could have been spent in North Carolina or other competitive states in the South, Midwest, or the Southwest. The biggest potential problem could arise between now […]

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  • Georgia is a Microcosm of America’s Voters
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    Georgia is a Microcosm of America’s Voters

    For two decades, political consultants and pundits viewed the Midwestern “Rust Belt” state of Ohio as the most reliable gauge of American voter sentiment, but in a shift that few experts could have predicted, Georgia has emerged as a battleground state that was contested by closer margins in the 2020 and 2024 Presidential Election. In […]

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  • North Carolina is the Most Unpredictable State in US Politics
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    North Carolina is the Most Unpredictable State in US Politics

    Imagine that you’re the campaign manager for either major party’s nominee for US President in 2028, and one of your first task is to figure out a strategy for winning the state of North Carolina. If you’re a Republican, rural counties offer the best chance at success, while Democrats know they can rely on urban […]

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  • Virginia Governor Signs House Bill 626 to Ban Firearms on Public College Campuses
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    Virginia Governor Signs House Bill 626 to Ban Firearms on Public College Campuses

    As the state of Virginia deals with redistricting chaos, the new governor is back in the spotlight for another reason. Earlier tonight, Abigail Spanberger (D) signed Virginia House Bill 626 into law. Virginia’s General Assembly passed the bill, which bans the carrying of firearms within buildings located on public colleges and universities. While the intention […]

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  • GOP Infighting Continues as Rep. Nancy Mace Calls for Expulsion of Florida Congressman Cory Mills
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    GOP Infighting Continues as Rep. Nancy Mace Calls for Expulsion of Florida Congressman Cory Mills

    South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace has filed a resolution seeking the removal of fellow Republican Cory Mills from the U.S. House, escalating a months-long intra-party feud that has drawn national attention. The move, filed Monday, sets up a potential House-wide vote on expulsion—one of the most severe disciplinary actions available to Congress. Mace’s resolution cites […]

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  • 10 Reasons the Florida Governor’s Race Isn’t a Total Lock for a Republican Win in 2026
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    10 Reasons the Florida Governor’s Race Isn’t a Total Lock for a Republican Win in 2026

    With nearly three decades of state government dominance, many Florida Republicans consider the 2026 governor’s race a foregone conclusion. There are 10 reasons why the race may not be as easy as many in the GOP assume. If Republicans aren’t careful, they could find themselves in a competitive fight in a state they now consider […]

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