Georgia voters broke a turnout record for early voting in a primary election on the final day of early voting, and Gov. Brian Kemp is concerned about the Democratic turnout advantage heading into Election Day on Tuesday. #gapol
The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University's medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.
Who wants to tell the non-doj that since to their stacked courts it is legal to discriminate against asians.
A while ago I read an article that said the same group of asians that sued harvard saying they had to many asian students and ended affinitive action sued harvard again this time claiming they did not have enough asian students.
Although not all white and Asian students at schools like Yale are this way, I just think these people in particular are whiners who give an excuse for why they didn’t get admitted.
As someone who was a teenager in Berkeley during the 90’s when affirmative action was still around (until Darrell Issa worked to end it), affirmative action was vital for those who were specifically underprivileged.
A Florida judge on Friday heard arguments on a lawsuit to block a new congressional redistricting plan in Florida that could give Republicans a four-seat gain in the upcoming midterm elections.
Opponents are seeking a temporary injunction barring the state from using the new districts. They say the plan violates a state constitutional amendment approved by voters that prohibits using redistricting for partisan purposes.
Florida 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes did not issue an immediate ruling.
Twitter breadcrumbs suggest DeSantis’ case did not go over especially well, but considering the whole bench we should assume they’ll end up in his corner.
Investigative journalist Austin Ahlman is running as a left-wing independent for this seat. There is apparently concern he may split the Dem vote here - but this is a real reach seat if I remember right. Thoughts?
Yeah, this is a reach seat. Osborn won it in 2024, but it's probably around Likely R as of now. Democrat Chris Backemeyer has some credibility at the State Department, so that may boost him a little.
Two candidates I chipped in to help a wee bit I selected because of my impression that they were at the very top of Trump’s very large s*** list. Ilhan Omar and Letitia James. Anybody got any insight as to their respective fortunes and needs?
Kemp’s getting nervous in Georgia.
https://x.com/wabenews/status/2055332004804038807
Georgia voters broke a turnout record for early voting in a primary election on the final day of early voting, and Gov. Brian Kemp is concerned about the Democratic turnout advantage heading into Election Day on Tuesday. #gapol
https://www.wabe.org/georgia-voters-break-the-record-for-early-voting-turnout-in-a-primary-election/
He should be getting nervous. Especially if Democrats flip the state legislature and governors seat this year after he rigs the 2028 maps.
Good!
I know that this is not strictly election related but I had to post it.
US Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of race-based discrimination in admissions
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/education/article/justice-department-trump-yale-medical-school-22259548.php
The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University's medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.
Who wants to tell the non-doj that since to their stacked courts it is legal to discriminate against asians.
A while ago I read an article that said the same group of asians that sued harvard saying they had to many asian students and ended affinitive action sued harvard again this time claiming they did not have enough asian students.
I sense privilege is at play here.
Although not all white and Asian students at schools like Yale are this way, I just think these people in particular are whiners who give an excuse for why they didn’t get admitted.
As someone who was a teenager in Berkeley during the 90’s when affirmative action was still around (until Darrell Issa worked to end it), affirmative action was vital for those who were specifically underprivileged.
Repost since it was late:
NJ-07: Auto flip.
https://x.com/PollTracker2024/status/2055351692544094513
Anti-abortion activist Randell Terry files as an Independent to run in New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, Tom Kean’s (R-NJ) seat
(Trump +2 | 2024)
Thank you Randall Terry for your service in helping elect Tom Kean Jr’s Democratic challenger.
Polis grants Tina Peters clemency. Glad he’s on his way out.
https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/05/15/colorado-gov-jared-polis-grants-clemency-to-tina-peters-makes-her-eligible-for-release-from-prison/
He should be impeached. Fuck him.
The republicans already hate him, could be a unanimous vote lol.
With allies like these, who needs enemies?
Thankfully he's an outlier in the Democrats.
I can't imagine anyone in the Colorado Democratic Party is cheering for this. Wouldn't say the same about the Pennsylvania one though.
Looks like Democrats have to do cleaning up in CO.
He’s probably got a good paying corporate gig already lined up.
We should send him into an early retirement. Impeach and Remove.
I remember when this guy was one of the rising stars of the party. Thank god he's on his way out.
International political news:
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bahamas-prime-minister-re-elected-early-election-victory-2026-05-13/
Well, not that exciting news, but the PM of the Bahamas and his political party were re-elected.
A Florida judge on Friday heard arguments on a lawsuit to block a new congressional redistricting plan in Florida that could give Republicans a four-seat gain in the upcoming midterm elections.
Opponents are seeking a temporary injunction barring the state from using the new districts. They say the plan violates a state constitutional amendment approved by voters that prohibits using redistricting for partisan purposes.
Florida 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes did not issue an immediate ruling.
https://www.themountaineer.com/news/national/no-ruling-florida-judge-hears-arguments-in-redistricting-litigation/article_d1c4b338-2c1c-510f-ab7f-2196aa9edb1a.html
Twitter breadcrumbs suggest DeSantis’ case did not go over especially well, but considering the whole bench we should assume they’ll end up in his corner.
We can always hope for a rare example of justice from a Republican court.
Blue bomb of votes on the last day of EV in GA.
https://x.com/DjsokeSpeaking/status/2055413671279444170
5:30
176,213 at D+19.2
yesterday
102,753 at D+14.5
Continued.
https://x.com/DjsokeSpeaking/status/2055428804084982127
6:30pm update
190,697 votes, D+22.4
Yesterday
110,655 votes, D+17.6
NE-01:
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/independent-candidate-from-norfolk-launches-bid-for-1st-congressional-district-race/
Investigative journalist Austin Ahlman is running as a left-wing independent for this seat. There is apparently concern he may split the Dem vote here - but this is a real reach seat if I remember right. Thoughts?
Yeah, this is a reach seat. Osborn won it in 2024, but it's probably around Likely R as of now. Democrat Chris Backemeyer has some credibility at the State Department, so that may boost him a little.
Two candidates I chipped in to help a wee bit I selected because of my impression that they were at the very top of Trump’s very large s*** list. Ilhan Omar and Letitia James. Anybody got any insight as to their respective fortunes and needs?
They're both great progressives and should also be safe for re election.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/us/politics/supreme-court-virginia-redistricting.html
SCOTUS rejected Virginia Democrats' challenge to the redistricting referendum being overturned.