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Election 2022


Social Security Enemy Ron Johnson Endorses Plan to 'Coax' Retirees Back to Work

Mandela Barnes, the GOP senator's progressive challenger, said Johnson is "waging a war on our seniors and the benefits they've worked towards their entire lives."

Jake Johnson ·


WATCH: Biden Speaks on MAGA Republicans Posing 'Extremist Threat to Our Democracy'

The White House press secretary said that the president believes "MAGA Republicans are the most energized part" of the party and "they are pursuing an agenda that takes away people's rights."

Common Dreams staff ·


Fetterman Fires Back at 'Sad and Desperate' Oz 'Murder' Smear

The Democratic Senate hopeful accused his GOP opponent of "making a predictable and fear-mongering attack against two men who spent 27 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit."

Brett Wilkins ·


Fetterman Vows to Fight for Reproductive Rights After Oz Calls Abortion 'Murder'

"Oz knows his position isn't popular," the frontrunner in the 2022 Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race retorted. "That's why you need a hot mic in order to hear it."

Brett Wilkins ·


GOP Attacks on Social Security Make Popular Program Key Midterm Issue

"Do you want to put your Social Security into the hands of Ted Cruz or Marjorie Taylor Greene?" asked President Joe Biden recently.

Julia Conley ·


Fetterman Struts Progressive Message in Pennsylvania's Red Counties

"Showing up and competing in places like Mercer and Venango, and all of the other counties in between, is the secret to winning as a Democrat in Pennsylvania."

Brett Wilkins ·


Progressive Champions Needed to Destroy Republican Prospects in Midterms

If the GOP wins control of Congress, political realities will surely get much worse, moving the United States closer to fascism. This must not happen.

Jeff Cohen ·


Ted Cruz Worries Working Class Might 'Get Off the Bong' and Vote After Student Debt Relief

"Republicans revealing what they REALLY think about the working class," said one progressive commentator.

Brett Wilkins ·


Billionaire Donor's Advice to GOP: Ramp Up Lies About Democrats' Tax Policies to Win Senate

"Democrats should jump on this," a pair of commentators argued in response to new comments from Republican megadonor Steve Wynn.

Jake Johnson ·


Dr. Oz Condemned for 'Disgusting' Comments on Fetterman Stroke

"I know politics can be nasty, but even then," said Democratic candidate John Fetterman, "I could never imagine ridiculing someone for their health challenges."

Jon Queally ·

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