Did Brian Kemp Deploy a Dog Whistle During His Debate Against Stacey Abrams?
Incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp debates Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams on Oct. 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ben Gray/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Monday was a busy day in Georgia politics. In the morning, Georgians could begin early voting. In the evening, Georgia…
JD Vance, Blake Masters, Peter Thiel, and Their Anti-Big Tech Hypocrisy
Senate candidates JD Vance and Blake Masters, and billionaire Peter Thiel.Mother Jones illustration; Drew Angerer/Getty; Christopher Brown/ZUMA; John Lamparski/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.It’s become de rigueur for Republicans—especially Republican candidates—to blast away at Big Tech, assailing it for an assortment of ills,…
Warnock Vs. Walker: Five Big Takeaways From Their Only Debate
Georgia Senate candidates incumbent Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker convene in Savannah, Georgia on Oct. 14 for their only debate ahead of the November 2022 election.Photo by Greg Nash/The Hill/Nexstar Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Friday night, incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock,…
Raphael Warnock’s Campaign Strategy: Don’t Mention Herschel Walker—Or His Controversies
U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) speaks onstage during the 95th Birthday Celebration For Dr. Christine King Farris at Ebenezer Baptist Church on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.When Sen. Raphael Warnock addressed several…
Republican Senate Candidate Says Abortion Decisions Belong to “Gentlemen” State Lawmakers
Mary Schwalm/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.New Hampshire Republican Senate candidate Don Bolduc told supporters last week that abortion decisions “belong” to “gentlemen” in the state legislature. At a Wednesday night town hall in Auburn, Bolduc said, “It belongs to the state. It…
Abortion Is Galvanizing Voters. Michigan’s Ballot Measure Will Show Us How Much.
Pro-choice supporters gather outside the Michigan State Capitol during a “Restore Roe” rally in Lansing. Michigan’s elections board rejected a voter initiative due to formatting of the petition text for the November ballot that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and…