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Good piece, but he seems to be…a pretty normal Methodist?
Everyone's talking about Adam Hamilton, the pastor running for U.S. Senate in Kansas (a Dem who might win!). But Hamilton isn't just any Christian or any pastor.
He's a pretty Jesus-y mega-church pastor. Dems may be loving his candidacy right now, but that's complicated for the party.
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It is worth noting that the Alaska Division of Elections borderline rigged the 2010 election in favor of Murkowski
![“During early voting, a voter […] photographed a list of write-in candidates that was posted inside a voting booth, which raised the issue of whether the state should be posting, or even providing such a list. A lawsuit was filed [citing state code]: ‘Information regarding a write-in candidate may not be discussed, exhibited or provided at the polling place, or within 200 feet of any entrance to the polling place, on election day.’ Both Republican and Democratic spokespersons decried the lists as electioneering on behalf of Murkowski; representatives of the Division of Elections maintained that the lists were intended merely to assist voters. On October 27, a judge issued a restraining order barring the lists, noting in his decision ‘If it were important “assistance” for the Division to provide voters with lists of write-in candidates, then the Division was asleep at the switch for the past 50 years, the Division first developed the need for a write-in candidate list 12 days ago.’”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HV744EwXoAEGV_t.jpg?name=orig)
ALT “During early voting, a voter […] photographed a list of write-in candidates that was posted inside a voting booth, which raised the issue of whether the state should be posting, or even providing such a list. A lawsuit was filed [citing state code]: ‘Information regarding a write-in candidate may not be discussed, exhibited or provided at the polling place, or within 200 feet of any entrance to the polling place, on election day.’ Both Republican and Democratic spokespersons decried the lists as electioneering on behalf of Murkowski; representatives of the Division of Elections maintained that the lists were intended merely to assist voters. On October 27, a judge issued a restraining order barring the lists, noting in his decision ‘If it were important “assistance” for the Division to provide voters with lists of write-in candidates, then the Division was asleep at the switch for the past 50 years, the Division first developed the need for a write-in candidate list 12 days ago.’”
I didn't realize they literally issued a press release
Pope Leo XIV has voted in the midterm elections of the United States, expressing his “belief in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes.”
The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday that Pope Leo XIV, an American citizen, "has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was eligible to do so."
The Press Office confirmed that, “in keeping with this long-standing practice of civic participation, he has submitted his mail-in ballot in Chicago.”
“The Holy Father has also confirmed that, during his years of residence in Peru he exercised his right to vote whenever he was eligible to do so,” noted the statement.
Bleriwether…Blowndes…Blebster…
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Here’s a golden rule in politics and probably other industries: It’s never the communications staff’s idea to put out a press statement this long.
On the eve of the eve of the eve of our BIG and important election, a unifying moment has arrived, our democratic nominee for U.S Senate disavows the Rebellion PAC ad made by Hasan Piker’s uncle that claims Jews are responsible for America’s economic woes. We have learned from party leaders and emissaries, as reported in the news media that he has.
On Sunday I will join with the Great Democratic leader, Jim Clyburn and Dr El Sayed for a church service in the beautiful city of Detroit.
The political coalition of Black and Jewish voices that have carried Michigan and this country through so many storms to the righteous path of liberal democracy and equal opportunity for all will ring out. Full statement here:
What on earth is this statement.
On the eve of the eve of the eve of our BIG and important election, a unifying moment has arrived, our democratic nominee for U.S Senate disavows the Rebellion PAC ad made by Hasan Piker’s uncle that claims Jews are responsible for America’s economic woes. We have learned from party leaders and emissaries, as reported in the news media that he has.
On Sunday I will join with the Great Democratic leader, Jim Clyburn and Dr El Sayed for a church service in the beautiful city of Detroit.
The political coalition of Black and Jewish voices that have carried Michigan and this country through so many storms to the righteous path of liberal democracy and equal opportunity for all will ring out. Full statement here:
This is the obvious move to anyone with even a lick of common sense. xitter.gq/adamwren/status/211633…
Scoop: El-Sayed’s campaign is asking Stevens to stay away from all future campaign events in the closing days of the race, two people familiar with the decision told POLITICO,
W/ @lisakashinsky & @jsscppr
politico.com/news/2026/10/30…
Accounts payable, Vermin Supreme, solicitor/attorney/comptroller/lieutenant general, letters patent, bend sinister, prince regent
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Oh, also: we asked Pope Leo's longtime friend, the Rev. Mark Francis, who he thinks the pontiff voted for.
“I think you can infer from his constant reiteration of Catholic Social teaching that he would not be voting straight Republican,” he said.
Via @ClaireGiangrave, @AMBankstw and myself:
Pope Leo has cast a ballot in a U.S. election.
We got his voter details: he's registered in IL-1, so he's a constituent of Rep. Jonathan Jackson, son of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. religionnews.com/2026/10/30/…
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Yep. The people who say today he should disavow something he had nothing to do with would be happy to come back a moment later with something else he should disavow that he had nothing to do with, ad infinitum. It's bad faith—an attempt at sabotage—and Abdul is right to dismiss it.
Fantastic statement from @AbdulElSayed - you don’t bow down to bullies, whether Mike Rogers and Donald Trump or Haley Stevens and AIPAC.
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Mike Collin has the opposite problem. Since his backside is relatively flat, the trousers are too full in the seat. They are not built for his figure. As such, excess material collapses around his buttocks. The result can look like a diaper.
