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Before naming 2028 nominee, Democrats have to decide which state will weigh in first
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Key FactsGreens Leader Adam Bandt Expected to Lose Melbourne Seat
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Greens leader Adam Bandt is projected to lose his Melbourne seat after a tight count.
- Labor's Sarah Witty is likely to win as Bandt faces a 4.4% drop in his primary vote.
- His defeat is seen as a shock for the party, which still has chances in other seats.
- Bandt, who has been in parliament since 2010 focusing on climate change, may be succeeded by Sarah Hanson-Young or Mehreen Faruqi.
"While elections have often played to the worst in us, politics can also have a much more hopeful, optimistic future."— Adam Bandt discussing the dual nature of politics and elections during his maiden speech in 2010.
DNC takes step towards ousting David Hogg as vice chair: The challenge centers on a procedural squabble, but Hogg alleged a connection with his efforts to oust ...
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Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer concedes Kooyong giving Monique Ryan a second term
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South Carolina firing squad 'botched' execution of cop killer Mikal Mahdi as bullets missed heart, left him alive 'longer than was intended'
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Greens leader Adam Bandt set to lose seat of Melbourne: Labor’s Sarah Witty is set to unseat Greens leader Adam Bandt, in a shock that would leave the minor ...
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Greens leader Adam Bandt set to lose seat of Melbourne: Labor’s Sarah Witty is set to unseat Greens leader Adam Bandt, in a shock that would leave the minor ...
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Iowa 4th District U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra files to run for governor: The western Iowa Republican is the second person from his party to file paperwork to run ...
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Man executed by firing squad was conscious for up to a minute after bullets missed target, lawyers say
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Key FactsNewark Mayor Arrested and Released After Protest
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a protest against an immigration facility and released after several hours.
- Baraka emphasized his support for the community and criticized the division caused by authorities, while his wife claimed the federal government aimed to make an example of him.
- The arrest occurred following a heated argument when Baraka attempted to enter the facility with congressional representatives, which was blocked by security personnel.
- The DHS stated that Baraka violated the law, while immigration reform advocates condemned his arrest during a peaceful demonstration.
The reality is this: I didn’t do anything wrong.— Newark Mayor Ras Baraka spoke after being released from arrest during a protest against an immigration facility.
Commentary: No Kill South Carolina milestone achieved, but much work remains: Charleston Animal Society helped Charleston become a No Kill county then helped ...
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Trumpet of Patriots fails to win lower house seat despite texts and millions spent on ads
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Medicaid recipients could face work requirements under GOP bill. Here are the details.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Democrats would have been 'better served by a primary' in 2024
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Republicans search for a backup plan in crucial Georgia Senate race: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to pass on a Senate bid has top Republican officials ...
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Swiftie college coed was executed as she slept by 'career criminal' who broke in then went on shopping spree with her credit cards: cops
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Execution in the USA: Firing squad misses: Executions by firing squad have been legal in South Carolina since this year. The lawyers of one of the executed ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Marjorie Taylor Greene Declines To Challenge Jon Ossoff In Georgia Senate Race: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene won't challenge Democratic Sen ...
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Key FactsGreene Withdraws from Georgia Senate Race
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her decision not to run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, providing relief to some in the Republican Party.
- She raised concerns about potentially alienating moderate Republicans and independents, emphasizing her unwillingness to serve in a dysfunctional Senate.
- Governor Brian Kemp's choice not to enter the race has led to a competitive primary for the GOP, with Buddy Carter being the first major Republican candidate to announce his candidacy.
- Despite her widespread recognition and large follower count, Greene is known for her controversies and internal party conflicts.
If I’m going to fight for a team, it will only be a team willing to lay it all on the line to save this country.— Marjorie Taylor Greene made this statement to explain her decision not to challenge Jon Ossoff.
Greene passes on Senate run against Ossoff in Georgia: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Friday that she will not jump into Georgia’s 2026 Senate ...
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South Carolina Abortion Ban Forced Woman to Carry Fetus With No Heartbeat for Weeks
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Major sushi distributor will move to SC, opening a $5M plant and creating 146 jobs
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Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with 'The Righteous Gemstones': McBride, a Georgia native, has seen how Hollywood traffics in stereotypes about ...
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Lottery player scratches SC ticket — and it ‘keeps getting better and better’: The man’s big win was a “long time coming.”
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Vance backs half-brother ahead of Cincinnati mayoral primary: Vice President Vance called on voters to back his half-brother in the primary for the Cincinnati ...
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Labor's landslide victory obscures a disturbing trend for the major parties: Labor took the glory, but beneath the surface of the election result an ongoing ...
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How Labor carved a path to landslide victory: Australian voters have delivered Anthony Albanese "a win for the ages" that should see Labor with more seats than ...
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Trump endorses Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor's race: The former assemblyman met with Trump in March. His top competition is radio host Bill Spadea ...
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He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll: The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina ...
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'That day, I could not be her hero': Father says after daughter is fatally shot in South Carolina
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Golf: US PGA title win 'feels like a monkey off my back' - Fox: New Zealand golfer earns a two-year tour exemption and entry into the upcoming PGA Championship.
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Lawyers for man executed by firing squad say bullets mostly missed his heart: A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man ...
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Walz speaking at Democratic conventions in South Carolina, California: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will speak at the Democratic state conventions in South ...
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We’re at the beginning of a harsh new era for college students: Between student loan repayment and Republican proposals in the budget reconciliation bill ...
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More books removed from SC schools after state board overcomes earlier hesitancy: The State Board of Education voted April 6 to remove 10 more books from all ...
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'It was betrayal.' SC USAID veterans reel, organize and look for work after Musk dismantled agency
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Hicks: South Carolina is missing the forest for the trees that eventually became banned books
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Image from the original article. Source: Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Greens leader Adam Bandt at serious risk of losing seat; races tighten in Goldstein, Kooyong and Bradfield
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Key Facts2025 Elections: Bandt and Teal Candidates Under Pressure
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
- Adam Bandt's political future is at risk as preferences flow to his Labor opponent, leaving the Melbourne race too close to call.
- In Bradfield, independent Nicolette Boele's lead has narrowed to just 22 votes against Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian, intensifying competition.
- Zoe Daniel in Goldstein holds a slim lead of only 95 votes, with postal vote counting paused, despite an initial victory claim.
- The Nationals unexpectedly lead in Bendigo against Labor, highlighting a focused campaign strategy, while the Coalition assesses its unsuccessful election approach.
"I was shocked that it was as big a defeat as we had."— LNP Senator Matt Canavan commenting on the Coalition's performance in the recent election.
A Progressive Justice Billed This Method of Execution as “Relatively Quick and Painless.” She Was Wrong.
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Dog and cat lovers celebrate SC shelters' 90% survival rate for animals: Charleston Animal Society celebrated a major benchmark for South Carolina in May: ...
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Nuclear fallout: Coalition’s energy policy proved toxic to voters: After three years of uproar against renewable energy’s impact on regional communities ...
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Volvo Cars to cut 5% of jobs at South Carolina plant as tariffs bite: Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it would make production changes and cut 5% of the workforce ...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Gets Unexpected Praise From Republican Colleague: Representative Mike Lawler of New York said his progressive colleague is now the ...
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GOP senators fear Marjorie Taylor Greene could cost them Georgia Senate race
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Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican?: Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally ...
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The Greens’ identity crisis: where to now for a party built on protesting against the status quo?
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Charleston mom turns family tragedy into a lifeline for SC kids whose parents have cancer
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Peter Dutton likely to leave Coalition leaderless, as ABC projects opposition leader will lose Dickson
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Remembering Francis Salvador, the Jewish Paul Revere - opinion: His courage earned him the title “the Jewish Paul Revere,” and his sacrifice stands as a ...
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Days are numbered for a Charleston bank branch that was a pioneer of the suburbs: Bank of America has filed notice that it will close its longtime office near ...
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SC teachers' pay has been rising. Now, they're set to know about it before signing a contract.
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Trump elevates Marco Rubio as a potential successor — and as a 2028 rival to Vance
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The U.S. and China cut tariffs. And, what's expected from Trump's Middle East trip
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Liberal Party adds much-needed woman to ranks with Mary Aldred win in Monash: The federal Liberal Party will have a new woman in parliament with Mary Aldred ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not run for US Senate in 2026: Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026 ...
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Key FactsKemp Declines 2026 Senate Run
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wabe.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wabe.org
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.
- His decision followed discussions with President Trump and Senate leadership, emphasizing his support for the eventual Republican nominee.
- Kemp has established himself as a popular figure in Georgia but faces criticism for controversial legislation.
- The Republican candidate field remains uncertain as other potential candidates express their interest.
"I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family."— Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, announcing his decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Image from the original article. Source: Did the polls get this election wrong?: In a reversal from the shock 2019 result, the pollsters underestimated Labor’s level of support in the community.
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Key FactsPolling Errors in Elections: Lessons from Australia
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Polls underestimated the level of support for Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party.
- The final polls from Resolve and Redbridge were close to the election outcome but underestimated Labor's primary vote.
- Significant errors occurred with Ipsos and Freshwater, which overestimated support for the Coalition.
- A late swing towards Labor was not captured by the polls, indicating a significant trend shift.
"Every poll underestimated Labor on two-party preferred and primary votes, and overestimated the Coalition."— Says pollster Jim Reed, who runs the Resolve Political Monitor.
CBS News May 10
Man found dead inside kangaroos and wallabies enclosure in South Carolina, police say
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Gamecocks, Tigers each home for first round of NCAA softball tournament: The South Carolina Gamecocks softball team is in the NCAA Tournament ...
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South Carolina petting zoo worker apparently killed by kangaroo after stepping into its pen to 'roughhouse' with it
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Exit poll shockwaves: Where Labor, Coalition are in trouble: Labor is on track to be returned to government according to new exit polling of real voters across ...
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‘LOOK IN THE MIRROR’: Albo’s brutal shot at the Greens as Bandt booted: Welcome to our rolling coverage of the 2025 federal election results.
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‘Piece of s**t’: Wild scenes as PM accosted: An angry voter fuming over a halving of mental health sessions eligible for the Medicare rebate has lashed out at ...
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Downingtown may be the first Pennsylvania community to elect an openly transgender mayor
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Damning national story on Sen. John Fetterman gets mixed reaction in Pa.: "I hope he gets help and, honestly, I'm just concerned about his family ...
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The polls point to a Labor win, but its primary vote is barely moving – can both things be true?
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SC lawmakers lag behind on rural maternal health crisis. What are the solutions?: South Carolina lawmakers say it's important to get more maternal medical care ...
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South Korean conservative party fails in a bid to switch presidential candidates: South Korea’s embattled conservative party has canceled then reinstated the ...
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Bendigo Federal Election 2025 Results: ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.
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Is Robert Prevost a Republican? What We Know: The new pope has been critical of President Trump in social media posts.
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Trump Tramples on MTG’s Dreams of a Senate Run: The MAGA firebrand is weighing a run for Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff’s seat in 2026, but Trump reportedly has doubts ...
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Peter Dutton rewrites history for all the wrong reasons as the Liberals begin search for a new leader
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Beached Hilton Head whale may have been starving. Scientists are searching for answers.
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Bandt defiant as Greens lose lower house ground: Greens leader Adam Bandt is fighting to retain his own seat as he stresses his party’s performance in the Senate ...
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Man found dead in a wallaby and kangaroo enclosure in South Carolina: A man was found dead in an enclosure housing “non-domesticated” marsupials at a family ...
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South Carolina police investigating man found dead in kangaroo enclosure on relative’s farm
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The World's Largest Rubber Duck has come to SC for the first time. Here's how to see her.
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Alex Murdaugh's son Buster marries fiancée Brooklynn White in South Carolina wedding — 4 years after family tragedy
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They called it the comeback trail. Instead, Melbourne became a political graveyard for the Liberals
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‘LOOK IN THE MIRROR’: Albo’s brutal shot at the Greens as Bandt booted: Welcome to our rolling coverage of the 2025 federal election results.
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Ohio governor moves to keep the state GOP from endorsing Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed him
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These 5 lottery players tried their luck — and won. Take a look at the stories: One lottery player in Maryland bought a ticket to soothe an "itchy palm ...
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