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Chicago mayor's bumpy first year tests progressive credentials, puzzling some supporters
CHICAGO (AP) — When union organizer Brandon Johnson was elected Chicago mayor last year, he promised to unroll a “bold progressive movement” in the nation’s third-largest city. A year later, he shocked liberal Democrats by promoting plans for a multibillion dollar Bears stadium using public...
In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to 'spring' amid corruption scandal
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has a well-earned reputation as a home to backroom political dealing. But advocates hoping to break the boss-dominated culture in this Democratic stronghold say the ongoing corruption case against Sen. Bob Menendez might have opened the door to a new...
California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight, but the possibility of a record-low turnout is elevating the chances of Republican Steve Garvey, a former baseball star, and could derail the congressional careers of two prominent progressives. ...
