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Parti Québécois Postpones Referendum on Sovereignty Until After President Trump's Second Term

Parti Québécois Postpones Referendum on Sovereignty Until After President Trump's Second Term

Parti Québécois (PQ) leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced that the party will not hold a referendum on Quebec sovereignty as long as President Trump remains in power. St-Pierre Plamondon stated that he wishes to prevent the issue from being 'hijacked by the ups and downs of American politics' and believes that a crucial issue like Quebec's political future requires conditions for an 'informed and calm debate.' President Trump's second term is set to conclude on January 20, 2029. While the PQ leader has promised to consult Quebecers on independence during his first mandate if elected, he explicitly ruled out holding a referendum before Trump leaves office. This announcement comes just over a week before the official launch of the Quebec provincial election campaign, with voters scheduled to head to the polls on October 5. The PQ currently holds a lead in overall voting intentions, according to political aggregator 338Canada.
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte Remains Silent on Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race, Prioritizing Other RGA Campaigns

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte Remains Silent on Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race, Prioritizing Other RGA Campaigns

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, who chairs the Republican Governors Association (RGA), has not publicly endorsed or commented on Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity's campaign against Josh Shapiro since a brief congratulatory statement after her primary win in May. This silence comes despite President Trump recently offering Garrity a more optimistic assessment of her chances, a shift from his earlier skepticism. The RGA's lack of public support for Garrity is notable, especially given Pennsylvania's swing-state status. The RGA did not respond to requests for comment regarding its stance on the Pennsylvania race. This situation mirrors past instances where the RGA withheld support from Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominees who were perceived as having little chance of winning, such as Scott Wagner in 2018 and Doug Mastriano in 2022. The RGA's current focus appears to be on nearly a dozen other gubernatorial races across the country that are considered more competitive by the Cook Politica...
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President Trump Advocates for Indian-Style Voter ID and Mail-Voting Restrictions in US Elections

President Trump Advocates for Indian-Style Voter ID and Mail-Voting Restrictions in US Elections

President Trump has publicly endorsed India's election system as a model for the United States, specifically highlighting its use of voter identification and limited reliance on mail-in ballots. In an August 18 Truth Social post, President Trump cited these aspects of the Indian model to bolster his argument for the SAVE Act, a legislative initiative aimed at implementing stricter voter identification and citizenship verification rules in the U.S. This advocacy comes amidst ongoing debates in the U.S. regarding election security and integrity. The discussion around election practices gained significant traction following the 2020 presidential election, where President Trump repeatedly claimed that expanded mail voting led to fraud, despite courts, state election officials, the Department of Justice, and numerous investigations finding no evidence of widespread fraud capable of altering the outcome. Historically, the U.S. has seen various methods of voter restriction, such as poll taxes and 'grandfather cla...
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President Trump Votes by Mail Despite Criticizing Practice as 'Inherently Corrupt'

President Trump Votes by Mail Despite Criticizing Practice as 'Inherently Corrupt'

President Trump cast his vote by mail in Florida's Republican primary, a move that comes despite his repeated public denunciations of mail-in voting as 'inherently corrupt' and highly susceptible to fraud. Palm Beach County voting records indicate that President Trump requested a ballot in late July and returned it last week for the primary elections in his adopted home state. This is not the first instance of President Trump utilizing mail-in voting; he previously voted by mail in Palm Beach County in 2020 and again in a Florida special election earlier this year. Following the latter vote, he defended his personal use of the system while reiterating his broader opposition, stating, 'No, I think mail-in voting is a terrible thing. I think if you vote, you should go.' White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales clarified that President Trump's use of mail-in ballots aligns with exceptions outlined in the SAVE America Act, which he supports. These exceptions permit mail-in voting for reasons such as illness, disab...
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Live election results: Florida in focus as primaries turn to Trump's backyard

Live election results: Florida in focus as primaries turn to Trump's backyard

Democrats are also hoping former Rep. Mary Peltola can put Alaska in play for the U.S. Senate while sorting out ideological divides in Florida.
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Early 2028 poll shows clear Democratic, GOP leaders

Early 2028 poll shows clear Democratic, GOP leaders

The 2026 midterms aren't until November but that's not stopping early posturing for the 2028 presidential election.
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Kaik Brito Secures UFC Contract with Historic Knockout at Contender Series

Kaik Brito Secures UFC Contract with Historic Knockout at Contender Series

Kaik Brito Secures UFC Contract with Historic Knockout at Contender Series
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President Trump's Approval Ratings Decline Amidst Self-Enrichment Concerns and Midterm Election Impact

President Trump's Approval Ratings Decline Amidst Self-Enrichment Concerns and Midterm Election Impact

President Trump's overall approval ratings have fallen to 33%, with a 64% disapproval rate, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. This marks the lowest level of his presidency. The decline in approval comes amidst widespread criticism regarding his perceived self-enrichment during his second term, with reports indicating he amassed $2.2 billion in 2025 revenues. Two-thirds of Americans polled by CNN believe President Trump prioritizes personal gain over the good of the United States. Despite these figures, the President continues to operate without significant congressional oversight on these matters, as noted by Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for the New York Times. Legal experts, such as Larry Noble, a law professor and former general counsel at the Federal Election Commission, have described the current administration as potentially the 'most openly corrupt' in U.S. history, even if some actions remain within legal boundaries. The President's mindset, characterized by a disregard for restraints and...
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Crowley Holds Narrow Lead Over Tiffany in First Post-Primary Gubernatorial Poll

Crowley Holds Narrow Lead Over Tiffany in First Post-Primary Gubernatorial Poll

A new Badger Battleground poll indicates that David Crowley holds a narrow early lead over Tom Tiffany in the race for governor, with Crowley at 48% and Tiffany at 44%. This poll, exclusively released on 'UPFRONT' on Sunday, was conducted last Wednesday and Thursday among 500 likely voters and commissioned by Platform Communications. It represents one of the initial snapshots of the gubernatorial race following Crowley's victory over Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary last week. Republican strategist Keith Gilkes noted that the four-point lead is within the margin of error, suggesting a statistical tie, which is typical for a purple state. Democratic strategist Tanya Bjork suggested that the results might reflect a post-primary boost for Crowley and indicated that Tiffany's extensive summer advertising campaign may not have significantly resonated with voters.
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President Trump Predicts 'The Woke Will Become Woke Again' in Response to AOC's Comments

President Trump Predicts 'The Woke Will Become Woke Again' in Response to AOC's Comments

President Trump offered a prediction about the future of 'the woke' during an interview with Fox News' Alexis McAdams. The discussion centered on comments made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat, New York), who had referenced a quip that 'Woke 1 was crazy' and distanced herself from some 'rhetoric' of the COVID-19 pandemic era, while still finding conversations around social issues 'fruitful.' President Trump interpreted Ocasio-Cortez's remarks as an attempt by Democrats to 'disavow' former 'wokeness' ahead of midterm elections, particularly concerning issues like crime. He asserted that 'the woke will become woke again, as soon as they get elected,' suggesting that any shift away from 'woke' ideologies by Democrats is merely a temporary political strategy. When asked if Ocasio-Cortez would run for president, President Trump swiftly replied, 'I think so.'
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Republicans Express Growing Concern Over Iran War's Impact on Midterm Elections

Republicans Express Growing Concern Over Iran War's Impact on Midterm Elections

Some Republicans are increasingly expressing impatience and concern regarding President Trump's ongoing war in Iran, which has now stretched to nearly six months. This prolonged conflict is seen as a significant threat to the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. While vulnerable Republican candidates in competitive House and Senate races are largely maintaining support for President Trump, they are gambling that voters will tolerate the economic repercussions of the war, such as rising gas and grocery prices, for the sake of national security. Polls indicate that the war is unpopular among the general public, yet many Republicans are hesitant to publicly break with President Trump, who remains popular within the party. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has criticized Republicans for 'blindly following Donald Trump’s ego,' asserting that their defense of the war will cost them the majority.
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Trump votes by mail again in Florida Republican primary

Trump votes by mail again in Florida Republican primary

President Trump voted by mail in Florida's Republican primary, even as he rails on the method as an "inherently corrupt" system of voting.