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Americans think Dems can handle economy better than GOP, new poll says

Americans think Dems can handle economy better than GOP, new poll says

Americans believe Democrats can handle the economy better than Republicans, and most think Trump is not handling the economy well, a new poll shows.
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Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on

Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak on

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues
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Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Democrats' division on display in Michigan Senate race

Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Democrats' division on display in Michigan Senate race

Democrats face a significant challenge in Michigan's Senate primary, with U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens competing against progressive Abdul El-Sayed
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Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy

Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues
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Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Highlights Shift in Party Dynamics Amid Trump Era

Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Highlights Shift in Party Dynamics Amid Trump Era

The Michigan Democratic Senate primary is set to showcase a significant transformation within the Democratic base, influenced by the political landscape under President Trump. Candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, who represent differing political ideologies, are competing in a primary that could have national implications. Stevens, known for her moderate approach, faces El-Sayed, a progressive advocating for transformative change. Recent polls indicate El-Sayed leading Stevens, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment since Trump's presidency. The primary is a test of the Democratic establishment's influence, with Stevens receiving endorsements from key figures like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Sen. Chuck Schumer. Meanwhile, El-Sayed has garnered support from progressive leaders such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as 'essential,' Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as 'essential,' Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Liberal Democrats now make up a clear majority of their party and view universal healthcare, greater abortion access and higher taxes on the rich as essential political positions, underscoring how Democrats have moved leftward in recent years, according to a new Reuters
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The Latest: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is test between progressives and the establishment

The Latest: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is test between progressives and the establishment

Michigan will offer the country its clearest gauge yet on the direction of the Democratic Party, as primary voters in the battleground state choose between a progressive standard-bearer and an establishment-backed candidate
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Michigan primary tests direction of U.S. Democratic Party

Michigan primary tests direction of U.S. Democratic Party

By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Polls began closing in Michigan on Tuesday in a Democratic U.S. Senate primary that has emerged as one of the clearest tests yet of the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
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Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

By Nolan D. McCaskill Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, according to media projections on Wednesday, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Americans picked Democrats over Republicans as better stewards of the economy for the first time in nearly a decade in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which also found their approval of President Donald Trump's performance falling to 35%.
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In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

A left-leaning group is spending $6 million to organize Latino voters in Texas
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Michigan gas prices now highest in months, may keep rising

Michigan gas prices now highest in months, may keep rising

"The national average could reach its highest level ever recorded for this point in the calendar year," says an analyst at Gasbuddy.