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Today in Politics, Bulletin 494. 11/2/26
… On the eve of the midterms before any results are in, Republicans are already grumbling to reporters that Trump screwed them in this election.

El-Sayed Campaign Distances Itself From Group’s Ad Critical of Israel
As the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan seeks to overcome intraparty tensions, his opponent in the primary, Haley Stevens, said a PAC’s ad was “fearmongering about Israel.”
Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny
Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.
Why Dems’ late House reaches don’t usually pan out
The DCCC has added nine candidates to its coveted "Red to Blue" support program since the beginning of September. Most face long odds.
Spurned by Trump, these outgoing Republicans aren’t helping their potential successors
They were snubbed on their way out of office. Their revenge is indifference.
GOP Closes Campaign With Unapologetic Bigotry
The attacks on Abdul El-Sayed are dishonest and ugly. But will they work?

How Ohio Trump Voters Reacted to Vivek’s Attack Ad
He spent millions smearing Amy Acton, prompting national criticism. But how low is too low for Trump voters?



