How political campaigns are secretly paying social media influencers to sway voters
Paid influencers are taking over US politics. We need transparency to restore trust in our broken information ecosystem.
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Category: Elections
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Karl Rove Votes for the Democrat Running Against Bo French, Calls Him a Bigot
Karl Rove backs a Democrat against Bo French, calls him a bigot for a stadium photo, and warns GOP stables need cleaning.
Kamala Harris to Campaign in Michigan With Senate Candidate Abdul el Sayed
Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul el Sayed in Michigan, a first joint appearance for the pair as Democrats seek voter unity.
Former GOP Governor Bill Graves Endorses Democrat Adam Hamilton Against Sen. Roger Marshall
A former Republican governor endorses a Democrat over his own party's senator in a close Senate race.
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Rogers explains why he skipped the Michigan Senate race’s live debate
Sen. Mike Rogers explains why he skipped a debate with Abdul El-Sayed, saying the station picked his opponent and the format was unfair.
Harris’s rallies drew huge crowds — but her team told attendees they’d see Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny
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Newsom’s Support for 2028 Presidential Bid Tanks as AOC and Other Contenders Rise
A new poll finds Newsom's bid for president has cooled, while AOC and others gain ground among Democrats.
Trump campaigns in North Carolina for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley
Trump campaigns in NC for GOP Senate hopeful Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in a tight Senate race.
Prediction markets give Democrats a narrow Senate edge, though the contest remains too close to call
Traders give Democrats a 55-59% chance to win the Senate as gas prices and Trump's approval ratings shape the odds.
Fox News Poll: Squeezed by Costs, Voters Turn to Democrats Ahead of Midterms
A Fox News poll reveals voters squeezed by rising costs are turning to Democrats, with trust shifting on inflation, housing, healthcare, and AI.