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Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive state assemblymember, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor after leading in the primary, with a platform focused on affordable housing and social justice. If elected, he would be NYC's first Muslim mayor and its youngest in over a century, gaining support from prominent progressives and celebrities, though his views on Israel have sparked controversy.
Eileen O'Neill Burke, the Democratic nominee for Cook County State's Attorney, celebrated her victory after a close primary race and thanked her supporters at an event in Chicago. She expressed gratitude to voters and organized labor for their support and emphasized the importance of every vote. Burke, a former Appellate Court Judge, narrowly defeated Clayton Harris, III, and will now focus on the upcoming general election. She highlighted the challenges of the lengthy ballot counting process but emphasized her commitment to bringing change to Chicago.
President Biden visited North Texas for two private fundraising events ahead of the 2024 election, where he is expected to face presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. He raised $2.5 million at the first event and is reported to have amassed $155 million in cash for the election, surpassing Trump's total. Biden also announced an agreement to provide funding for Intel's computer chip plants in several states before his visit to Texas.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy attempted to smear a Democratic nominee for a U.S. district court by baselessly calling her a Marxist, but his efforts backfired when reminded that he used to be a Democrat himself. Despite the nominee's denial and explanation, Kennedy persisted in his accusations, leading to an awkward exchange during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. This incident reflects a pattern of baseless accusations of Marxism against Democratic nominees by some Republican senators.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy attempted to smear a Democratic nominee for a U.S. district court by baselessly calling her a Marxist, but his efforts backfired when reminded that he used to be a Democrat himself. Despite the nominee's denial of being a Marxist, Kennedy persisted, leading to an awkward exchange during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. This incident reflects a pattern of baseless accusations by Republicans against Democratic nominees, with little regard for their denials.
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi has been chosen as the Democratic nominee in the special election for George Santos' seat. Suozzi, who has a proven record of fighting for his constituents, previously served as a congressman, Nassau County executive, and Glen Cove mayor.
Governor Kathy Hochul met with former congressman Tom Suozzi to discuss his potential nomination as the Democratic candidate in a special election to replace George Santos. Hochul presented Suozzi with demands, including running as a defender of abortion rights and not running ads damaging the party's brand. Suozzi agreed to each request and also apologized for his aggressive campaign tactics against Hochul in a previous primary race. The meeting resulted in a détente, clearing the way for Suozzi's formal announcement as the Democratic candidate. The special election will take place on February 13, 2024, and the district is considered a tossup.