Until recently, social media’s influence on politics had been growing more slowly in Japan than any other country. Now, the revolution looks well under way https://t.co/1XKUt6yxZT ...

Brazil’s Congress have hurled insults at Marina Silva, the environment minister, compared her to terrorists and told her to resign. They want to pass a bill that would dismantle many of the country’s environmental regulations https://t.co/89slWp1rc7 ...

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Midterm Elections & Democratic Strategy - Democrats view the big policy bill as ammunition for the midterm elections, with Senator Chuck Schumer suggesting it could boost their chances of retaking the Senate [1] - The Democratic message should focus on healthcare, food assistance programs, affordability (housing, groceries), and address concerns about potential Medicaid cuts [3][4] - Democrats anticipate that cuts to Medicaid and funding for rural hospitals will impact healthcare access and become noticeable to voters in the coming year [4][5] 2028 Presidential Election & Potential Candidates - California Governor Gavin Newsome is addressing concerns about his politics translating to moderate parts of the country [6] - Newsome faces the challenge of adapting his beliefs and positions to resonate across the entire country, not just California [8] - Arizona Senator Ruben Ggo is visiting the Iowa State Fair, signaling potential presidential ambitions [8] - A crowded field of potential Democratic candidates is expected, requiring individuals to gain recognition [9] Political Landscape & Campaigning - The Iowa State Fair is considered a right of passage for political staff and candidates in presidential politics [10] - Being bold and unapologetic about presidential ambitions is seen as the best way to get noticed in a crowded field [9]

Austria’s prime minister is concerned about the high levels of support for the hard-right in his country. But with federal elections not due until 2029 he has some time to implement reforms https://t.co/yuJweLbBQL ...

The best politicians combine a nerdy interest in policy with the jockish drive to push it through. Unfortunately, Sir Keir Starmer possesses neither https://t.co/FYbRCnFi0a ...

Political Analysis - Republicans in 2025 appear capable of voting as a bloc [1] - This contrasts with the past two decades, where Republicans often showed individual scruples [1] - Barton Swaim questions the reason behind this newfound Republican unity [1]

Elon on his end is not letting up. Does he have at this point in time the ability to change any votes on the capital. You know, I I really don't think he does.Uh, you know, I I think Elon thinks that that money and tweets are the most powerful form of political currency. Uh but anyone with any level of sophistication in US politics knows that at least when it comes to Republican politics, it's Trump's endorsement that matters. That's 98% of the ball game.Elon's money might be the other 2%. But as far as Elo ...

Joining us now, MSNBC host Jonathan Kart, associate editor for the Washington Post and a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. Brendan Buck is former aid to House Speakers John Ryan, John Boehner and Paul Ryan, and an MSNBC political analyst. Okay, Brendan, uh, this isn't the first time we've seen an outgoing lawmaker publicly push back against Trump, uh, Mitt Romney, Congresswoman Liz Cheney, um, Ken Buck to name a few.Although which came first, the chicken or the egg. The decision to retire, the criticism, an ...

Current polling slingshot strategies have Mr. . Mandate first at 35% of the vote. Governor Cuomo second at 25%.Mr. . Slow off 14% and you at 11%. What does that tell you and what do you need to do to change those numbers.It tells me don't listen to polls about 2021. They have me 13% behind Andrew Yang, 13% behind Andrew Yang. And we're not going him.But you may not find Governor Cuomo. What do you need. Have you spoken to Governor Cuomo yet.Well, communicated with him several times. Andrew has a history of ...