How James Talarico’s Years Teaching Middle School Prepared Him for Politics

Par : Reid J. Epstein and J. David Goodman

28 octobre 2026 à 05:03

Former students and teachers at the San Antonio school where he spent two years with Teach for America recalled a conscientious educator, though there are questions about how big his classes were.

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How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans

Par : Reid J. Epstein and Campbell Robertson

24 octobre 2026 à 05:03

The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican, is facing a tight race for governor of Ohio against Amy Acton, a Democrat.

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A 2028 Presidential Poll Finds Vance, Rubio and Several Democrats in the Mix

Par : Reid J. Epstein and Ruth Igielnik

24 octobre 2026 à 05:02

The Democratic presidential primary race appears to be wide open, while JD Vance and Marco Rubio led among Republican voters, a New York Times/Siena survey found.

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MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

Par : Reid J. Epstein

22 octobre 2026 à 04:03

Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former Representative Mike Rogers are facing off in Michigan in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races.

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Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties

Par : Reid J. Epstein · Brian M. Rosenthal and Michael Kruse

21 octobre 2026 à 14:23

In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, if he wins Michigan’s Senate race, would become the nation’s first Muslim senator.

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Democrats Worry About Tight Midterm Races in Maine, Michigan and Minnesota

Par : Reid J. Epstein

15 octobre 2026 à 11:16

Despite hopes for a blue wave, Democratic candidates in Minnesota, Maine and Michigan are facing local political headwinds and have struggled to open up clear daylight in the polls.