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Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he will “absolutely not” back Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for president in 2028, adding he does not want her leading the country. The X clip has sparked online debate over his relevance.

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‘Does Anyone Really Care What He Thinks?’: Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin Rejects AOC for President 2028, Dividing Viewers Over His Relevance

Does it matter?

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York shared a video on X urging supporters to “throw the extremists out of office” with 95 days left until November. Online replies quickly turned critical, with many calling for his resignation.

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‘Different Jerseys, Same Donors’: New York’s Hakeem Jeffries Sparks Massive Progressive Backlash Following Secret Meeting With Jared Kushner

A case of bad timing

Byron Donalds Dodges Florida Measles Vaccine Question

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‘He Couldn’t Say Yes’: Byron Donalds Blamed Illegal Immigration When Asked If Florida Parents Should Vaccinate Their Kids

That was not the question

Mike Rogers Raked Over Abdul El-Sayed Synagogue Claim

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‘You Blatantly Lie on National TV’: Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Blasted Over Claim Abdul El-Sayed Failed to Condemn Synagogue Attack

Caught in 4K

California candidate Steve Hilton shared footage of Karen Bass explaining how city funds match campaign gifts 6-to-1. The clip and his Prop 4 warning have sparked plenty of online comments.

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Steve Hilton Uses Karen Bass Campaign Funding to Warn California Voters About Prop 4: ‘Legalized Thievery’

Public money puzzle.

Tim Scott Defends Darline Graham's Debate Flub

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‘The United States Senate Is Not an Internship’: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Faces Backlash for Defending Darline Graham’s Qualifications

Wait, she actually said that?

Pete Buttigieg Eyes Political Comeback in South Carolina as Americans Question His Record ‘What Record Is That’

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Pete Buttigieg Says Republicans Are Losing in South Carolina, Then Critics Turn on His Record: ‘What Record Is That?’

His message didn’t convince everyone

An X video shows Detroit speakers questioning Democratic priorities after El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate primary. Comments about disengagement are drawing attention online.

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Black Voters in Detroit Call Out Democrats for Taking Them for Granted Following El-Sayed’s Senate Primary Win: ‘Never Really Been a Priority’

taken-for-granted support

Border Czar Tom Homan responded to Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon’s claims that ICE targets people of color, declaring himself an “equal opportunity deporter” on Fox News. The clip is drawing strong online reactions.

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‘We Don’t Racially Profile’: Tom Homan Rejects Angie Nixon’s ICE Claims in Florida Race, Drawing Strong Support for Color-Blind Enforcement

Status, not skin

Rep. Seth Moulton shared a CNN clip criticizing Sen. Ed Markey’s AI knowledge in the Massachusetts Senate primary, arguing leaders must understand the technology. Online replies quickly turned to questions about Moulton’s own tech investments.

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‘This Is What Hypocrisy Looks Like’: Rep. Seth Moulton Attacks Sen. Ed Markey Over AI Stumble, Sparks Backlash in Massachusetts Primary

AI irony alert

A video shared by RNC Research shows Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushing Medicare for All, a plan tied to ending private insurance. Online users are reacting to the cost and government-control implications.

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‘Medicare for All Is Insane’: Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Pushes to Eliminate Private Insurance, Sparks Backlash Over Taxpayer Costs

Premiums or taxes?

Vivek Ramaswamy posted a campaign video from Middletown, Ohio, explaining that gratitude drives his run for governor. The clip quickly drew a wave of online comments.

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‘We All Hate You’: Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Hostile Reactions Over Gratitude Post on Ohio Governor Race

still unfolding

Billionaire Mark Cuban voiced strong support for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and questioned years of Republican leadership. Online users are weighing in on the remarks.

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‘What Have They Done for You?’: Mark Cuban Backs James Talarico for Texas Senate and Questions Republican Achievements, Drawing Widespread Backlash

Quite the question.

Jasmine Crockett says the Black community isn’t “excited” about James Talarico in a widely shared interview clip. The remarks have drawn strong online pushback in the Texas Senate race.

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‘Actively Undermining’: Jasmine Crockett Says Black Community Isn’t ‘Excited’ About James Talarico, Sparking Outrage Among Texas Democrats

Ticket tension rises.

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Georgia Residents Turn on Keisha Lance Bottoms After She Calls Rick Jackson Out of Touch 'You Are Running a Horrible Campaign'

Georgia Residents Turn on Keisha Lance Bottoms After She Calls Rick Jackson Out of Touch: ‘You Are Running a Horrible Campaign’

'Just Do Your Job' California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

‘Just Do Your Job’: California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

Abdul El-Sayed Hits Mike Rogers Over Canada Tariffs

Abdul El-Sayed Accuses Michigan Senate Rival Mike Rogers of Flip-Flopping on Canada Tariffs, Critics Fire Back: ‘no one flip flops more than you’

Illinois Gov. Candidate Darren Bailey Slammed After Democratic Party Accuses Him of Violating Campaign Finance Law: ‘A Republican breaking the law? Must be a day that ends in Y’

Georgia Residents Turn on Keisha Lance Bottoms After She Calls Rick Jackson Out of Touch 'You Are Running a Horrible Campaign'

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Georgia Residents Turn on Keisha Lance Bottoms After She Calls Rick Jackson Out of Touch: ‘You Are Running a Horrible Campaign’

'Just Do Your Job' California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

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‘Just Do Your Job’: California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

Abdul El-Sayed Hits Mike Rogers Over Canada Tariffs

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Abdul El-Sayed Accuses Michigan Senate Rival Mike Rogers of Flip-Flopping on Canada Tariffs, Critics Fire Back: ‘no one flip flops more than you’

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A rally clip of Ohio Democrat Amy Acton leading a “You can’t buy us” chant aimed at Vivek Ramaswamy is spreading on X. Viewers are split over the delivery, the crowd’s response, and what it means for the race.

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‘You Can’t Buy Us’: Ohio Dem Amy Acton Sparks Backlash After Awkward Rally Chant Aimed at Vivek Ramaswamy

By Paul EkeSeptember 6, 2026

Chant didn’t land

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Sounds Alarm Over Apple Health Cuts as Residents Question State Spending ‘How Do You Propose Funding It Long-Term’

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Accuses Trump of Trying to ‘Kick People Off Medicaid,’ Critics Fire Back: ‘Get a Job’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 6, 2026

The alarm wasn’t loud enough

Voters Mock Tim Scott's Attack On Texas Democrat

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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Mocked Over Attack on Texas Democrat James Talarico: ‘U.S. Senator Panic Over What a Guy Eats’

By Adanna EzeSeptember 5, 2026

Imagine panicking over food

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called out JD Vance after diesel hit a record $5.82 a gallon. Replies on X quickly shifted from the White House briefing to Illinois’ own fuel taxes.

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Gov. JB Pritzker Blasts White House Over Record $5.82 Diesel, Then Faces Backlash Over Illinois Fuel Taxes: ‘Look Next Door’

By Paul EkeSeptember 5, 2026

Look closer, Illinois

Johnson Cancels Votes After Mocking Kentucky Rep's Claim

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Says Mike Johnson Mocked His Recess Warning, Then House Left Early: ‘You Were Knowingly Dishonest’

By Adanna EzeSeptember 5, 2026

You can’t make this up

Shontel Brown Slams Rula Jebreal Over Hakeem Jeffries Slur

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‘There Must Be Zero Tolerance for Racism’: Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown Condemns Rula Jebreal Over Hakeem Jeffries ‘Monkey’ Slur

By Adanna EzeSeptember 5, 2026

That crossed the line

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico posted a rally clip wishing officials would pursue child predators the way they pursue “brown men headed to work at 7 a.m.” The line spread fast and split the replies.

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‘Brown Men Headed to Work’: Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Gets Torched Over Latest ICE Attack

By Paul EkeSeptember 5, 2026

His remarks struck a nerve

Texas republican convention epstein files

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Texas Republican Convention Mercilessly Mocked by Spoof Website Leading to Epstein Files: ‘Kudos to the Patriot That Made This Happen’

By Sid NatividadSeptember 4, 2026

Just a prank, bro

California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared a sharp post on X reacting to Sen. John Cornyn’s comments about limits on presidential power, drawing widespread replies focused on his own state’s record.

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‘Clean Up Your State First’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Slammed While Visiting Republican Stronghold as 2028 Presidential Buzz Grows

By David RodriguezSeptember 4, 2026

Not welcome here

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Crackdown on CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood Sparks Fierce Reactions ‘Common Sense for the Other 49 States’

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Crackdown on CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood Sparks Fierce Reactions: ‘Common Sense for the Other 49 States’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 4, 2026

A large move for Florida