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Florida US Senator Nelson unknown to newly arrived Puerto Rican’s in Florida….

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  Over 100,000 Puerto Rican's have relocated from their home island due Hurricane Maria.... Democrats should be happy if the displaced vote for the same party they favor back home... But a new poll aimed at them is sounding alarm bells for … [Read more...] about Florida US Senator Nelson unknown to newly arrived Puerto Rican’s in Florida….

Black and Democratic voters gain on Republicans in Georgia….

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Could Democrats expect this to bear fruit for them in Novembers Midterm elections?... Turnout among black voters soared in last month’s Georgia primary, a show of strength that could bode well for Democrats in this year’s contests for governor and other statewide … [Read more...] about Black and Democratic voters gain on Republicans in Georgia….

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) appears to be in good shape for re-election…

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via twitter.... Alex Thomas‏  @AlexHouseThomas New from @ppppolls: @JoeManchinWV leads @MorriseyWV 49-42 in a two-candidate race, and leads Morrisey and @DonBlankenship 46-35-11. #wvsen #wvpol   … [Read more...] about Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) appears to be in good shape for re-election…

Today is primary day across the country…..6/26/18

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The media focus will be on a GOP primary race in New York's Staten Island, where Michael Grim, a former FBI agent and Congressman, who went to jail for tax  problems is facing a Trump backed incumbent ..... There will be important primaries or runoff elections on Tuesday in … [Read more...] about Today is primary day across the country…..6/26/18

Could the Immigration family separation issue be driving down Trump approval numbers?

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The first poll after the issue hits the media hard shows a 4% point drop for Trump's support among ALL voters... Remember... Across the board? Americans support immigration by a wide marge... Even and majority of Republicans do... It’s just one poll, but Gallup … [Read more...] about Could the Immigration family separation issue be driving down Trump approval numbers?

#NeverHillary Independents and the swing voters in the 2018 Midterms….

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Axios looks at the voters who went for Obama ..... Then swung to Trump..... Who do they vote for come November? The most important voter in the 2018 election, the new Soccer Moms, will be #NeverHillary Independents — and they're key to Democrats for taking back the … [Read more...] about #NeverHillary Independents and the swing voters in the 2018 Midterms….

FiveThirtyEight on Democratic US Senate chances this fall….

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This is their 4 months out snapshot.... It's kinda up in the air.... But Democrats would need some heavy lifting to make Chuck Schumer the Majority Senate leader in January.... January 2021 is another story... How are Democratic incumbents doing in Indiana, Michigan … [Read more...] about FiveThirtyEight on Democratic US Senate chances this fall….