Apparently, the presumptive Republican nominee for the NY-18 congressional race, Sharanjit Thind, failed to submit the required signatures to get on the ballot, which means that the GOP won't have any candidates to run against incumbent Pat Ryan in the fall, leaving him the seat by default for another term.
AI and data center price fueled inflation, along with the Trump Administration raising prices by forcing coal plants to stay online (with the excuse being the energy needed by said data centers) has finally awoken the electorate to the importance of utility commission elections, particularly in purple and red states. People are sick of helping to pay for big tech's rent seeking for the purpose of more AI slop.
The fact that so many States are giving the centers tax incentives on top of the drain on water and electrical resources makes the insult more egregious! Michigan has plenty of water to spare, but not the electricity. The fact that Republicans in our State House pushed through tax incentives for these low employment centers just to attract new industry to the State is a slap in the face to the rest of the tax paying public, and does nothing for the local tax base for schools. With the expected short lifespan of these centers, they will never carry benefits for the tax base of Michigan!
Yeah, I’m totally fine with data centers in theory (even without AI the cloud economy necessitates them) but the absurd kickbacks and incentives are what we really need to after
Trump seems unduly focused on Indiana, perhaps egged on by Jim Banks. Of course, his ego is also damaged, as he was told no. My concern is that when hardline and less hardline Republicans tangle, sometimes the hardliners come out ahead, which happened in my county where the moderate Republicans were thrown out in favor of a hardline bunch.
I get what you are saying. The Republican Party of Michigan went completely off the wall when MAGA seized power here. I would note that the Moderates seized back a lot of the positions and primary contests back at their recent convention. Becoming more Main Street pro reasonable business minded again. More like the Millican and Romney branch as opposed to the Conspiracy nuts that were running it. Sometimes the electorate needs to feel the consequences of crazy, just like we are seeing on the National Level now. I actually hope what just happened in Michigan is a harbinger of a less insane opposition Party Nationally in their next cycle, so we can right the Ship of State without the extremists! Live and Learn!!!!!! Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Maybe Republicans can swing back towards the center, once this bunch goes down to defeat.
This is striking. In Maine, five longtime Republicans have ditched their party label and will instead be running as Independents. The DownBallot has previously commented other instances of this. Are we seeing the beginnings of a trend? Will others conclude that the "Republican" label has been irreparable harmed by Trump – made toxic to a growing majority of voters?
I suppose if there was ever a time that third parties or independents might gain some traction in the US, now would be it. Is there any information out there about voter registration with the Libertarian, Constitution or other parties?
I wonder after the toxicity of the Republican Party brand is destroyed in the next election, if it will morph into a new Party called Independent. These Politicians would have to appeal to the Middle if they were to get elected on that brand, since so many voters are already there.
Eh, my interpretation of that video on Bluesky is that these Republicans are trying to fool the voters in their districts by having the 'I' next to their name despite being strongly conservative.
The districts they're running in are all Democratic-leaning - winnable to Republicans in a 2010-style wave but normally electing Democrats. In a year like this, Democrats shouldn't have anything to be concerned about here.
Just to clarify on Phoenix's electric company, they have two, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project. In the metropolitan area, SRP services about 40% of customers, is self governed, and tends to have lower electricity rates. SRP and APS split most of the cities including Phoenix.
The corporation commission controls rate setting by APS and Southwest Gas (which used to be APS owned), but not SRP.
The larger, older cities run their own water departments, but many newer and outlying areas have private, expensive water service.
That is good news for the people of Arizona and hopefully for the two Ds running for the energy commission. And it is also good news for green energy in America. Trump in his continuing stupidity to destroy America has done everything he could to block or destroy green energy.Individuals, state, and local governments must take up green energy to fill the Trump gap. One thing needed in Indiana is to stop HOAs from blocking those of us who want to put on rooftop solar or balcony solar.
Apparently, the presumptive Republican nominee for the NY-18 congressional race, Sharanjit Thind, failed to submit the required signatures to get on the ballot, which means that the GOP won't have any candidates to run against incumbent Pat Ryan in the fall, leaving him the seat by default for another term.
At the bad place Reporter Timmy Facciola says
“NEW: Republicans are running Jackie Mary Auringer in NY-18, per an FEC filing.
Sharanjit Thind met the signature threshold ahead of the deadline, but then filed a declination to cede the ballot to local party leaders.
They’re all in on Auringer”
https://x.com/TimmyFacciola_/status/2041893526313570780?s=20
Although I am not a New Yorker, I thank you for keeping us Democrats updated on Congressional Seats.
AI and data center price fueled inflation, along with the Trump Administration raising prices by forcing coal plants to stay online (with the excuse being the energy needed by said data centers) has finally awoken the electorate to the importance of utility commission elections, particularly in purple and red states. People are sick of helping to pay for big tech's rent seeking for the purpose of more AI slop.
The fact that so many States are giving the centers tax incentives on top of the drain on water and electrical resources makes the insult more egregious! Michigan has plenty of water to spare, but not the electricity. The fact that Republicans in our State House pushed through tax incentives for these low employment centers just to attract new industry to the State is a slap in the face to the rest of the tax paying public, and does nothing for the local tax base for schools. With the expected short lifespan of these centers, they will never carry benefits for the tax base of Michigan!
Yeah, I’m totally fine with data centers in theory (even without AI the cloud economy necessitates them) but the absurd kickbacks and incentives are what we really need to after
Trump seems unduly focused on Indiana, perhaps egged on by Jim Banks. Of course, his ego is also damaged, as he was told no. My concern is that when hardline and less hardline Republicans tangle, sometimes the hardliners come out ahead, which happened in my county where the moderate Republicans were thrown out in favor of a hardline bunch.
I get what you are saying. The Republican Party of Michigan went completely off the wall when MAGA seized power here. I would note that the Moderates seized back a lot of the positions and primary contests back at their recent convention. Becoming more Main Street pro reasonable business minded again. More like the Millican and Romney branch as opposed to the Conspiracy nuts that were running it. Sometimes the electorate needs to feel the consequences of crazy, just like we are seeing on the National Level now. I actually hope what just happened in Michigan is a harbinger of a less insane opposition Party Nationally in their next cycle, so we can right the Ship of State without the extremists! Live and Learn!!!!!! Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Maybe Republicans can swing back towards the center, once this bunch goes down to defeat.
This is striking. In Maine, five longtime Republicans have ditched their party label and will instead be running as Independents. The DownBallot has previously commented other instances of this. Are we seeing the beginnings of a trend? Will others conclude that the "Republican" label has been irreparable harmed by Trump – made toxic to a growing majority of voters?
https://bsky.app/profile/mainenewsroom.com/post/3miz3unwdoo2w
I suppose if there was ever a time that third parties or independents might gain some traction in the US, now would be it. Is there any information out there about voter registration with the Libertarian, Constitution or other parties?
I wonder after the toxicity of the Republican Party brand is destroyed in the next election, if it will morph into a new Party called Independent. These Politicians would have to appeal to the Middle if they were to get elected on that brand, since so many voters are already there.
Eh, my interpretation of that video on Bluesky is that these Republicans are trying to fool the voters in their districts by having the 'I' next to their name despite being strongly conservative.
The districts they're running in are all Democratic-leaning - winnable to Republicans in a 2010-style wave but normally electing Democrats. In a year like this, Democrats shouldn't have anything to be concerned about here.
Just to clarify on Phoenix's electric company, they have two, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project. In the metropolitan area, SRP services about 40% of customers, is self governed, and tends to have lower electricity rates. SRP and APS split most of the cities including Phoenix.
The corporation commission controls rate setting by APS and Southwest Gas (which used to be APS owned), but not SRP.
The larger, older cities run their own water departments, but many newer and outlying areas have private, expensive water service.
Yes, my sister lives in Scottsdale and has APS.
This POS is running for Mississippi's LG seat. Yes, the guy that helped pass the 15-week abortion ban that became the Dobbs decision.
https://www.mississippifreepress.org/michael-watson-vows-to-improve-relationships-at-the-mississippi-legislature-if-elected-lieutenant-governor/
Fuck that guy.
That is good news for the people of Arizona and hopefully for the two Ds running for the energy commission. And it is also good news for green energy in America. Trump in his continuing stupidity to destroy America has done everything he could to block or destroy green energy.Individuals, state, and local governments must take up green energy to fill the Trump gap. One thing needed in Indiana is to stop HOAs from blocking those of us who want to put on rooftop solar or balcony solar.