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politics7 hours ago

Democrats plot multi-path bid for Senate majority in red-leaning map

Democrats say they have multiple routes to a 2026 Senate majority, touting strong candidates in deep-red states and a campaign message focused on costs and health care. The DSCC memo flags Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina and Ohio as top pickup opportunities, with robust efforts in Michigan, Georgia and New Hampshire. Primaries in Maine and elsewhere could threaten some races and have sparked pushback from progressives who worry the DSCC is backing establishment candidates. Gillibrand says the map has expanded and Democrats can win by highlighting Trump’s costly policies and maintaining health care protections, while noting potential opportunities in Texas and Mississippi as part of a broader, opportunistic expansion. Overall, Democrats remain hopeful about flipping seats Trump carried while navigating intra-party debates about strategy.

via NBC News|
#campaigns#dscc#healthcare
politics1 year ago

California's 2024 Ballot: Key Measures and Surprises to Watch

California's election night could bring unexpected results due to an unusual year for ballot measures. With reduced advertising and many measures removed before the June deadline, voters have less information on the 10 statewide questions. This lack of awareness may lead to unpredictable outcomes, especially for measures with little campaigning or clear voter opinions. Additionally, this is the first year where supporters and opponents are listed on the ballot, potentially influencing undecided voters.

via POLITICO|
#ballot-measures#california#campaigns
gaming1 year ago

"Continuing Your Dungeons & Dragons Characters Beyond the Campaign"

After a Dungeons & Dragons campaign ends, players can continue their characters' stories with new books that explore the next chapter of their lives, including epic journeys through the underworld, settling down for a quiet life, or reuniting for one last mission. These books offer opportunities to delve into philosophical issues, character backstories, and downtime activities, allowing players to further develop their beloved characters beyond the confines of traditional campaigns.

via Forbes|
#campaigns#character-development#dungeons-and-dragons
politics2 years ago

"Virginia's Redistricting Impact and the Urgency for Republicans to Rethink Their Abortion Stance"

The redrawing of congressional and state legislative maps in Virginia played a significant role in the 2023 elections, with elected officials and analysts emphasizing the impact of the newly implemented district lines. Despite significant spending and campaigning efforts, the election results largely aligned with the district boundaries. The new maps slightly favored Democrats, but the competitive seats closely matched the partisan lean assessed by election data. While the maps aimed for compactness and keeping localities together, the history of Republican gerrymandering in Virginia should be considered. The outcomes of local races for school board and Board of Supervisors were influenced by campaigning and the "parents matter" movement, with traditional Republican strongholds seeing flips. The impact of redistricting on voter enthusiasm and increased competition in legislative races was also noted. However, concerns were raised about increased partisanship and the potential for candidates to prioritize their base's issues for future elections.

via WVTF|
#campaigns#elections#partisanship
latin-america-and-caribbean2 years ago

Captivating Images: A Visual Journey Through Latin America and the Caribbean

A presidential candidate in Ecuador known for speaking up against drug cartels was assassinated less than two weeks before elections, while campaigns continue in Guatemala and Argentina. In other news, a woman in Mexico City has turned her apartment into a makeshift clinic for hummingbirds, Brazil concluded its Amazon Summit, Haitian residents protested gang violence, and a funeral home in El Salvador offered Barbie-motif coffins.

via The Associated Press|
#amazon-summit#campaigns#drug-cartels
politics2 years ago

Analyzing the Debate on Issue 1 before the Special Election

Campaigns for and against Issue 1 in the Ohio special election are making their final appeals to voters. Issue 1 proposes changes to the voting requirements for constitutional amendments, including a 60% vote threshold instead of the current 50%+1 requirement. Advocates argue it would protect the constitution, while opponents claim it would undermine rights. Various groups have taken positions on the issue, with endorsements from organizations such as the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of Ohio. The ballot measure is not directly related to abortion, but its passage would impact a future abortion-related ballot measure requiring a 60% vote to pass.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati|
#campaigns#constitutional-amendment#issue-1
technology2 years ago

The Impact of AI on the 2024 Election Campaigns.

Democratic strategists are concerned about the expected surge of AI-generated fake content in the 2024 US elections. The meeting hosted by Arena discussed how generative AI could produce misinformation and disinformation at an unprecedented pace and scale. Campaigns need to train staff on how to use the technology and teach voters how to identify misinformation and disinformation powered by AI. The potential for misinformation and disinformation underscores the need for humans on staff, and campaigns should be thinking about how their programs are prepared to respond to a "less stable media environment."

via POLITICO|
#ai#campaigns#disinformation
entertainment2 years ago

"Oscars Revamp Campaign Rules Following Andrea Riseborough Controversy"

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules and regulations for the 96th annual Academy Awards, including clarifications regarding campaigns and social media use. The changes come after the controversial Andrea Riseborough campaign that resulted in a Best Actress nomination. The new rules recognize private events and gatherings of members but do not allow companies to fund, organize, or endorse them. The use of social media is allowed but not for discussing voting preferences or eligibility requirements. The Academy has also limited the number of hosted screenings and emphasized severe restrictions on campaign activity allowed for governors.

via Deadline|
#ampas#andrea-riseborough#campaigns