Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is in a statistical dead heat with Democrat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, according to a new poll obtained by the New York Post. The survey, conducted by co/efficient, shows Hochul at 43% support and Stefanik at 42%, with 15% of likely voters still undecided.
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville is warning his party to drop politically charged, left-wing language that he says alienates voters and confuses messaging. In a Politicon video released Tuesday, Carville listed terms he believes are doing more harm than good, calling for Democrats to speak plainly if they hope to win support.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s much-hyped White House meeting with President Donald Trump fizzled into what critics are calling a humiliating retreat. After campaigning on bold promises to confront Trump, Carney instead praised him as a “transformational president” and appeared to concede ground on key trade and policy issues.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith voiced support Monday for President Donald Trump’s 2024 election win, citing the Democratic Party’s history of manipulating black voters through fear tactics and guilt. Smith, speaking on “CUOMO,” said Democrats failed to deliver real policy solutions and instead leaned on racial division to secure votes—an approach that he said “didn’t work this time.”
For the first time in its history, Spokane Valley will put a sales tax increase to a public vote this August. The city council voted 5-1 to approve the ballot measure, which proposes a one-tenth of 1% sales tax hike to fund the hiring of additional police officers.
Progressive author Matthew Yglesias, who advocates for tripling the U.S. population to 1 billion through mass migration, is asking his readers for ideas on how to push the unpopular policy past voters.
The U.S. Catholic bishops have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting abortion, calling it the "pre-eminent priority" for Catholic voters and a fundamental issue of justice. As part of their 9 Days for Life campaign, the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities emphasized that protecting human life is the first duty of law, declaring abortion a direct attack on life that destroys over a million lives annually in the United States.
A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.
Polling data indicates a significant shift in American views on illegal immigration, with most voters now supporting President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten highlighted the trend Wednesday, pointing to a growing consensus favoring stricter immigration enforcement.
