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“I just want your listeners understand: Washington, D. C. has become a war zone. I fear for the safety and life of my workers on Capitol Hill walking to and from work.”
— Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), on Fox News.
“Top House Democrats plan to oppose GOP legislation compelling the delivery to Israel of defense equipment already approved by Congress — and are actively urging a no vote in their caucus, teeing up a fight over an issue deeply dividing the party,” Politico reports.
Said House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA): “This is not a serious legislative effort.
“Ken Griffin, one of the most prolific supporters of Republicans across the US, said he’s waiting to see who Donald Trump picks as his running mate before backing his candidacy for president,” Bloomberg reports.
“Maryland voters on Tuesday will end one of the ugliest Senate primaries of the cycle, choosing between wealthy businessman Rep. David Trone (D-MD) or county executive Angela Alsobrooks, a favorite of state party leaders,” Axios reports.
“The choice is a monumental one for Maryland Democrats, as the party will face former Maryland Gov.
New York Times: “Much of what influences third-party candidate support isn’t just a straightforward desire to see that person become president. This poses a challenge for pollsters no matter what they do: Simply by listing third-party candidates, a poll might overstate their support. If a poll doesn’t list them, however, it can’t capture their support at all.”
“This year, to combat that concern, many reputable pollsters ask both versions of the question: one that poses a simple head-to-head contest between major-party candidates, and one that includes third-party candidates who may be on the ballot.”
“And which question gets asked first is where the difference comes in.”