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Texas Takes Center Stage: RNC Weighs Dallas Convention as Cornyn–Paxton Clash Looms
The RNC is considering Dallas for a 2026 midterm convention timed to boost early voting, as a major Texas Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton intensifies national political stakes.
Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Mar 25


San Bernardino County 2025 Money Report
A detailed breakdown of 2025 fundraising and cash-on-hand totals for San Bernardino County Supervisor Districts 2 and 4 and countywide offices including Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Sheriff, District Attorney, and Superintendent of Schools ahead of the June 3, 2026 primary.
Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 17


From the White House to the Box Office: Why Melania Matters
A feature length documentary centered on Melania Trump was never going to be a quiet release. Simply titled Melania, the film arrived with one of the largest theatrical rollouts ever attempted for a political documentary signaling that this was not just a biography, but a media event with strategic intent.
Here’s what matters: who made it, how long it took, how many people are watching, what it’s earned so far, and why it carries political weight.
Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 1


Editorial | Elon Musk Took the Hit So Free Speech Could Breathe
When Elon Musk bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion, the reaction from elites was predictable. Wall Street mocked the price. Legacy media declared it reckless. Political insiders assumed Musk had made the costliest mistake of his career.
Bill Postmus (Deputy Editor-in-Chief)
Jan 15


Days Before Inauguration, Adams Locks In Rent Board Control Ahead of Mamdani Swearing-In
New York City | Housing Policy | Mayor Transition With just days remaining before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at midnight on New Year’s Day , outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making a final, highly consequential move that could shape housing policy well into the next administration. In the closing stretch of his term, Adams has moved to fill two vacancies on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) — a quiet but powerful action that may limit Mamda
W.R Mason (Editor-In-Chief)
Dec 28, 2025


The Three-State Red Wall: What Erika Kirk’s Turning Point Speech Signals for the GOP’s Future
The Red Wall Kirk outlined is not a collection of safe states. It is a defensive and offensive firewall — states that must be held, re-earned, and constantly worked every cycle.
Bill Postmus (Deputy Editor-in-Chief)
Dec 21, 2025


Darrell Issa Chooses California: Veteran Republican Will Run for Re-Election in Tougher Post–Prop 50 District
Rep. Darrell Issa has ended the speculation: he’s not going anywhere. Despite a newly drawn district that’s shifted more Democratic under California’s Prop 50 map, Issa confirmed he will run for re-election in the state’s 48th Congressional District in 2026. For several days, political circles buzzed with talk that Issa was considering a move to Texas to run for a Texas U.S. House seat —a possibility fueled by ongoing redistricting efforts in Texas and tighter numbers at ho
Thomas J. Smith (Staff Writer)
Dec 5, 2025


Democratic Governors Retreat on Costly Climate Policies as Energy Prices Spike
Bill Gates Downplays Climate Doom, Says Wealthy Nations Like the U.S. Are Far Better Positioned Than the Developing World Across America’s bluest states, a notable shift is underway. Governors who once championed some of the most aggressive environmental mandates in the country are quietly recalibrating their approach — not because their values changed, but because their constituents can no longer shoulder the cost. Residents in states like California and New York are confron
W.R Mason (Editor-In-Chief)
Dec 1, 2025


Tennessee’s 7th District Heads Into a High-Stakes December 2 Showdown: Dueling Monday Night Tele-Rallies and Millions in Outside Spending Tighten a Strong Trump District
Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson join a GOP tele-rally as AOC fronts a competing Democratic event, all while new polls show Republicans holding only a narrow edge in a district long considered safely red. Voters in Middle Tennessee are barreling toward a December 2nd special election that has become one of the most closely watched political fights of the year. What began as a quiet, predictable Republican hold in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District has rapidly escalated into
Thomas J. Smith (Staff Writer)
Nov 29, 2025


California’s 2026 Lieutenant Governor Race Takes Shape Ahead of June Primary
Treasurer Fiona Ma Holds a Commanding Fundraising Lead as Democrats Crowd the Field Overview With Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis term-limited and running for State Treasurer, California’s open 2026 lieutenant governor race is fast becoming one of the most competitive statewide contests headed into the June 2, 2026 primary . Under California’s top-two primary system, only the two highest vote-getters — regardless of party — move on to November. That dynamic has drawn a
W.R Mason (Editor-In-Chief)
Nov 25, 2025


Democrat Aftyn Behn Pressed on ‘Defund the Police’ Past Ahead of Tennessee Special Election
With just days remaining before voters decide the December 2 special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn is back in the spotlight — this time over resurfaced tweets and activist statements about abolishing or defunding police departments. Behn, a progressive state representative trying to flip a deeply Republican seat last held by Rep. Mark Green, was pressed during a recent appearance on MS Now after anchor Catherine Rampell co
Thomas J. Smith (Staff Writer)
Nov 24, 2025


December’s Tennessee Special Election Turns Competitive — And Costly
House Dem Super PAC Drops $1,000,000 The December 2, 2025 special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District—normally a sleepy affair in a deep-red seat—has exploded into one of the most closely watched, heavily funded House contests of the year. Once considered solidly Republican territory, TN-7 has tightened enough to draw national investment, sharpen campaign messaging, and shift the political narrative heading into 2026. The contest began when Rep. Mark Green (R)
Thomas J. Smith (Staff Writer)
Nov 23, 2025


Jasmine Crockett Challenges Marjorie Taylor Greene's Decision to Resign Amid Trump Controversy
The political landscape in the United States has recently been shaken by Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpected announcement to resign from Congress. This decision came amid ongoing tensions involving former President Donald Trump, sparking a wave of reactions from politicians and the public alike. Among those voicing strong opinions is Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who openly criticized Greene's move. This post explores the context behind Greene's resignation, Crockett's resp
Thomas J. Smith (Staff Writer)
Nov 23, 2025
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