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business27 days ago•5 min saved

AI Hype vs. Hardware: The Software Stocks Dilemma

The Economist argues the recent sell‑off in enterprise software shares (SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Workday) is mainly driven by macro headwinds and slower post‑pandemic software investment, not an imminent AI apocalypse. While AI coding tools and AI‑native startups pose risks, incumbents may benefit from scale, stickiness, and the ability to spread AI development costs across many customers; price declines could even boost overall software spending as AI productivity improves. The ultimate outcome depends on whether AI raises or reduces the cost of software and how quickly incumbents monetize those gains versus new entrants.

via The Economist|

#ai #business #disruption

politics6 months ago•8 min saved

Hochul Maintains Lead in NY Governor Race as Stefanik Gains Ground

A Siena University poll reveals widespread unpopularity among New York's political leaders, including Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams, and Sen. Schumer, with voters expressing dissatisfaction and concerns about the state's direction, despite some approval ratings for Hochul. The poll also highlights the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections, with potential shifts in support and strategies to address issues like public safety and fiscal management.

via Politico|

#candidate-approval #incumbents #new-york-politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Global Voter Discontent Topples Incumbents Amid Economic Strain

Incumbent parties worldwide, including the U.S. Democrats, faced significant electoral losses in 2024, reflecting a global trend of voter dissatisfaction with current governments. Despite the U.S. economy's relative strength, domestic issues like inflation and housing costs overshadowed positive economic indicators, contributing to the Democrats' defeat. However, compared to other countries, Democrats experienced a smaller loss in vote share, partly due to the U.S.'s economic resilience. Globally, security issues helped some incumbents retain power, a factor less prominent in the U.S. elections.

via ABC News|

#democrats #economic-issues #elections

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Lanon Baccam to Challenge Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's 3rd District Election

The 2024 New Mexico primary election results show a significant number of incumbents winning their races, many of which were uncontested. Notable contested races include Rodney Montoya (R) winning with 66%, Joseph Franklin Hernandez (D) with 51%, and Patricia Lundstrom (D) with 62%.

via The New York Times|

#2024 #incumbents #new-mexico

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"DC Primary 2024: Key Races and Results Unveiled"

In the D.C. Council primary elections, incumbents in Wards 4 and 8, as well as the at-large seat, secured the Democratic nominations. The race for the open Ward 7 seat remains too close to call, with Wendell Felder holding a narrow lead over Ebony Payne. The winner of the Ward 7 Democratic primary is expected to face no significant opposition in the general election.

via WTOP|

#dc-council #democratic-nomination #incumbents

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Illinois Primary Election 2024: Live Updates and Shockingly Low Turnout"

The Illinois Primary Election results for 2024 show several Democratic and Republican incumbents running unopposed, with only a few contested races within the Democratic Party. Notable candidates include Aaron Ortiz, Elizabeth Hernandez, and Laura Hruska among the Democrats, and Mark Albers, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, and Tim Ozinga among the Republicans.

via The New York Times|

#democratic-party #illinois #incumbents

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israel's 2024 Municipal Elections: Results, Trends, and Impact"

Israel's municipal elections saw incumbent mayors winning big in cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Ashdod, while Haifa heads to a runoff race and Beersheba's mayor ran unopposed. Shocking defeats included the ousting of Holon's long-serving mayor, while haredi sector victories saw Shas taking over Elad and a new mayor in Bnei Brak. Overall, the results were seen as favorable for the right-wing and national camp, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#incumbents #israel #mayoral-races

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Denver Public Schools' Board of Education Sees Major Shake-Up in Recent Elections"

Voters in Denver favored change in the Board of Education elections, with two incumbents being ousted and a former high school principal elected to an open at-large seat. The reasons for the change could be attributed to concerns about school safety, demand for more school resource officers, school closings, dysfunction of the current board, support from charter school backers, or the endorsement by the new Denver mayor. While only three seats were up for election, the results indicate a shift in direction for the board.

via CBS Colardo|

#change #charter-schools #denver-school-board

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

2023 Election Results: Democrats Dominate in Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio

The Virginia election results for 2023 show several Democratic incumbents winning their races uncontested, including Hope, Lopez, Herring, Bennett-Parker, Sullivan, Keys-Gamarra, Shin, Delaney, and Helmer.

via The New York Times|

#democrats #election-results #incumbents

education2 years ago•0 min saved

Election Results: Newcomers Triumph, Levies Pass, and Salary Increase Rejected

Incumbents Jessica Hembree and Jamie Borgman, along with candidates David Westbrook and Mario Garcia III, who support the district's current approach to diversity and equity, won comfortably in the Shawnee Mission school board election, securing their positions by margins exceeding 60%.

via Shawnee Mission Post|

#diversity-and-equity #education #election-results

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Republican Incumbents Secure Reelection in Down-Ticket Races"

All seven incumbent Republicans in Mississippi's down-ticket statewide offices, including Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, easily won reelection. Republicans also maintained their legislative majorities in the House and Senate, with Democrats unable to field enough candidates to challenge their large majorities. The Democrats' best hope was to erode the Republicans' two-thirds super majorities in each chamber, but it remains unclear if they were successful in that effort.

via Mississippi Today|

#democrats #election #incumbents

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

2023 Election Results: Virginia, Texas, Maine, Mississippi, and Connecticut

The 2023 Virginia State Legislature election saw several incumbent Democrats emerge as winners in uncontested races, including Hope, Herring, Bennett-Parker, Sullivan, and Delaney.

via The New York Times|

#democrats #election-results #incumbents

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Winning Incumbents and High Voter Turnout: Charlotte and Cuyahoga County Primary Election Results"

Incumbents and current Charlotte City Council members easily won reelection in the municipal primaries, with only a few competitive races. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles endorsed Wil Russell against incumbent Renee Johnson in the City Council District 4 race, but Johnson ultimately won with 52% of the vote. In District 3, Tiawana Brown won with 60% of the vote. Lyles won the Democratic primary for mayor, and all four current council members won at-large seats. The general election will be held on November 7th.

via WFAE|

#charlotte #city-council #incumbents

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Nashville Election 2023: Winners, Losers, and Surprises

In the Nashville Election 2023, 16 incumbents were reelected, 14 new members were elected, and three races are headed to a runoff. Incumbent Zach Young was defeated in District 10, while other incumbents successfully defended their seats. In 17 district council races, no incumbents were on the ballot, and two new council members ran unopposed. Twelve more newcomers won their seats or held leads. Three Metro Council district races will be decided in runoffs on September 14.

via Tennessean|

#election-results #incumbents #metro-council

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Primary Election 2023: Incumbents prevail, but Yusef Salaam steals the spotlight

In the New York City primaries, Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, is poised for victory in the 9th Council District in Harlem, while incumbent Councilmember Charles Barron appears headed for defeat. Most incumbents, including Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and Queens DA Melinda Katz, are expected to win. Mayor Eric Adams' endorsement of Inez Dickens did not help her, as Salaam leads the race. A few races will be decided by ranked-choice voting. Turnout was low, with only a fraction of eligible voters participating. Staten Island had no primary races this year.

via Gothamist|

#incumbents #low-turnout #nyc-primaries