Obama interrupted by heckler while addressing Paul Pelosi attack

Former President Obama was interrupted by a protester during a Democratic campaign rally in Michigan on Saturday evening as he discussed the recent attack on Paul Pelosi, who is married to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). While Obama called for elected officials to “explicitly reject” dangerous rhetoric from their supporters, a man in the crowd yelled at the former president. “Sir, this is what I mean,”

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GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack

Republicans have responded to the recent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) with a mix of messages, some of which have prompted sharp criticism from Democrats. Many in the GOP, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and former Vice President Pence, have vocally condemned the attack. Former President Trump has opted, in contrast, to remain silent, while responses from several other Republicans have attracted criticism from Democrats for apparently using the situation to advance a political message. Paul

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The Memo: Republicans gain momentum in midterms’ final stretch

The midterm elections are tilting in Republicans’ favor with just one full week of campaigning left. Polling in key Senate races has edged toward the GOP, with once-endangered Republican incumbents strengthening their positions and vulnerable Democrats looking more fragile. Democrats, who believed less than two months ago that they might expand their Senate majority and perhaps even hold onto a razor-thin margin in the House, have grown less sanguine. “It’s pretty clear that Republicans have the wind at their back,” said Jim Manley, a former aide to the late Se

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Trump silent on Paul Pelosi attack

Former President Trump has remained silent on the recent attack of Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), even as fellow members of the Republican Party have condemned the assault. Trump posted frequently on his own social media platform Truth Social over the last 24 hours, but did not acknowledge Friday’s attack that sent Paul Pelosi to the hospital. A man broke into the couple’s home in San Francisco early on Friday morning, 

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Eight election night surprises to watch for

This year’s midterms have already proven to be among the most unpredictable in recent history—and there could be more surprises in store for the country when results start coming in on Nov. 8. From a Republican governor looking to avoid an upset in a ruby-red state, to the chair of the House Democrats’ campaign arm fighting for his political life in a relatively friendly district, numerous races across the country are seen as potential wild cards. Here are eight potential surprise races to watch on election night. New York 17th Congressional District r

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