In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections

In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections

On Saturday, New Delhi, the Indian capital, was under siege. The Indian government deployed more than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel, barricaded the city center, and suspended internet access. By evening, more than 7,000 people were detained by the police, including leaders from India’s opposition parties, lawyers, and journalists. Despite the crackdown, thousands turned out…

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Pulido says he goes to Mexico for his health care

Pulido says he goes to Mexico for his health care

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, who is running for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which is on the border, took part in a virtual discussion on Monday with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. Border Report was the only journalism outlet to view the discussion. Source link

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The New Campaign Strategy: Don’t Debate

The New Campaign Strategy: Don’t Debate

Do debates matter? On-stage debates have long been treated as race-defining moments—the event in which the candidates, unable to lean on spin doctors or teleprompters, show who they really are.  Of this year’s 36 races for governor, 21 races, or 58%, won’t see a debate between the two major-party candidates, according to a recent ABC…

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Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard allegedly vowed to punish ex politician, threatened to ‘decapitate’ judge, chilling texts show

Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard allegedly vowed to punish ex politician, threatened to ‘decapitate’ judge, chilling texts show

Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard turned lover allegedly threatened to punish the former lawmaker and threatened to decapitate a judge, chilling text messages show, as he appeared in court for violating his no-contact order in place against her. Prosecutors highlighted messages allegedly sent by Matthew Ammel, which resulted in Sinema being “reasonably and objectively afraid” she could…

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How Elon Musk Learned to Love Political Spending Again

How Elon Musk Learned to Love Political Spending Again

At a 2015 Vanity Fair event, Musk said he would “get involved in politics as little as possible,” adding that he spends only a nominal amount for his business interests. Federal Election Commission records show that in 2015, Musk donated $5,000 to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, and another $5,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.  Since…

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