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From ‘Third Reich’ to ‘not that informed’: Senate debates deliver fireworks before midterms

Candidates in Michigan, Georgia, South Carolina and Maine delivered personal accusations and unexpected admissions during debates that have led up to their elections.

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Fox News· Oct 17, 10:00 AMFrom ‘Third Reich’ to ‘not that informed’: Senate debates deliver fireworks before midterms

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'We're not all coming to watch a bloodbath': Foley institute hosts initiative debates focused on civility, understanding - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTAs ballots begin to arrive in the mailboxes of registered voters throughout the state, Washingtonians will soon consider statewide initiatives that will have broad impacts on the budget, parental rights and who can participate in K-12 athletics.

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When purity politics runs its course: Even the most strident DSA politicians must learn to compromiseWhen members of the Democratic Socialists of America win a local election, they fly into office on the wings of soaring rhetoric. Whether it’s New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani calling for the “warmth of collectivism” or Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson urging her public sector employees “to do big, new things,” the DSA-connected players (like […]

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