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In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to 'spring' amid corruption scandal

Mar. 25, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

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

Feb. 25, 2024 07:23 AM EST

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. ...

Oklahoma superintendent faces blowback for putting Libs of TikTok creator on library panel

Jan. 24, 2024 13:24 PM EST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's new Republican superintendent of public schools is facing bipartisan criticism for appointing a right-wing social media influencer from New York to a state library advisory committee. Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters announced Chaya...