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Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn endorses Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor

Quinn chooses Garcia over Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom he supported in 2019, and Paul Vallas, whom Quinn chose as his running mate in 2014.

Chicago Sun-Times

Carville calls MTG antics "white trash"

"The level of white trashdom in the Republican Party is staggering," the Southern Democratic strategist said

Salon

Republican State of the Union rebuttals differed in more than just language

Republican rebuttals to President Biden's speech were not only given in different languages but touched on different GOP priorities and addressed varied concerns to each separate audience.

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Statewide filing deadline passes in Mississippi

The filing deadline for statewide candidates running in Mississippi passed on Feb. 1, 2023. A primary is scheduled for Aug. 8, with primary runoffs taking place on Aug. 29. The general election is Nov. 7. A general runoff election is scheduled to be held on Nov. 28 for state executive…

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Trump gains lead in PredictIt’s Republican primary market for first time since November

As of February 6, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.34, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.30, and former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.26. No other candidate has more than a $0.10 share price. The share price, which rises and…

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St. Louis set to hold first primaries for downsized Board of Aldermen on March 7

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, is holding general elections for the Board of Aldermen on Apr. 4, 2023. All 14 seats on the board and the seat of the president of the board are up for election. A primary is scheduled for March 7, 2023. The filing deadline was…

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Mississippi Republicans guaranteed majorities in both state legislative chambers for first time since Reconstruction

The major party candidate filing deadline in Mississippi passed on Feb. 1, and, for the first time since Reconstruction, the number of Republicans running without Democratic opponents is large enough to guarantee Republican majorities in both legislative chambers.

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Iowa Supreme Court issues three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5

The Iowa Supreme Court issued three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—three more than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below:

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Indiana Supreme Court issues two opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5

The Indiana Supreme Court issued two opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued six opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below:

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Florida Supreme Court issues four opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5

The Florida Supreme Court issued four opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—six fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below:

Ballotpedia

Watch: Sun-Times, WBEZ and U Chicago host Chicago mayoral forum

Watch the second of two mayoral forums hosted by the Sun-Times, WBEZ and University of Chicago, featuring mayoral candidates Roderick Sawyer and Ja’Mal Green

Chicago Sun-Times

Colorado Supreme Court issues three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5

The Colorado Supreme Court issued three opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued six opinions in 2023—the same amount as this point a year ago. The three opinions are below:

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Indianapolis primary filing deadline passes

On Feb. 3, the partisan filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Candidates filed for city council and mayor. The primary is scheduled for May 2, 2023, and the general election is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023. Indianapolis is the largest city in Indiana and the 15th-largest…

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Jews, bicycle riders and trans folk

Why are trans rights so endlessly agonized over? Illumination comes from an unexpected source.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications

As of Feb. 7, 2023, five statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in three states for elections in 2023. That’s the same as the average number certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021.

Salon

House GOP Twitter bias hearing backfires

"What happens when you hold a hearing, and you can't prove your point?” a Democrat questioned

Axios

House Republicans request records from Hunter and James Biden

"The American people deserve transparency and accountability about the Biden family’s influence peddling."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized overnight in Washington

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized overnight "for observation" after feeling lightheaded, but did not show any signs of suffering another stroke, his office announced late Wednesday night.

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Salon

Joe and Mitt: Seeking order amid chaos

Romney smacked down George Santos and Biden flipped the script on MTG. But does America even want the truth?

The Independent UK

Super Bowl ads will tout Jesus ‘gets us’ to the masses

On Super Bowl Sunday, advertising’s biggest night, religion rarely makes an appearance among the much buzzed about beer and fast-food commercials

Zenger

Since 2000, The Republican Party’s Share Of Seats Won Exceeded Its National Vote Share In 11 Of 12 U.S. House Of Representatives Elections

Since 2000, the Republican Party’s share of seats won exceeded its national vote share in 11 of 12 U.S.

Salon

TrumpWorld rips Sanders' SOTU response

Steve Bannon and Lou Dobbs accused Sanders of "insulting" Trump and trying to boost Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Guardian - US

Biden says he’s Republicans’ ‘nightmare’ over social spending cuts – as it happened

President visits Tampa and denounces Republican proposals to cut spending

Los Angeles Times

Corporations turn to ballot to combat California's progressive agenda, raising alarms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Twice in the last two weeks, major corporations have scored wins in their fights against progressive policies approved by Democrats at the California Capitol.

Tribune News Service

As Ron DeSantis remakes education, many look to the long-term impact it’ll have on Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ multifaceted reshaping of education in Florida is accelerating, with implications that could last for generations.

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