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www.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
UK news

Falling mortgage rates will not boost Tory election hopes, Rishi Sunak warned

1. Falling mortgage rates will not boost electoral hopes as 1.3 million households face higher payments before the general election.
2. Voters decide their vote based on how they feel in their pockets, not what the stats say about the economy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
EU data protection

Make or break for the EU? Europeans vote in June with far right on the rise

The European Parliament elections have become increasingly important since the Lisbon treaty in 2009, giving the parliament more power
More voters than ever see the EU as important and intend to vote, but Eurosceptics are also on the rise [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
9 months ago
California

California Democrats face tough year at the Capitol. What to watch as lawmakers return to work

Lawmakers in California are facing a range of challenges, including a large budget shortfall and voter concerns about crime, as they return to work.
Democratic lawmakers will have to navigate attacks from Republicans on issues like crime, drugs, and the cost of living, while also dealing with Gov. Gavin Newsom's priorities and shifting political philosophy. [ more ]
Axios
9 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How bad actors could use generative AI to impact elections this year

Around one billion voters will head to polls all over the world this year.
Generative AI is being used by bad actors to suppress votes, libel candidates, and incite violence.
AI is both a problem and a tool for election officials and campaigns. [ more ]
POLITICO
9 months ago
US politics

24 for '24: The numbers that will shape a crucial year in politics

Donald Trump is dominating the white evangelical Christian vote in Iowa
Nikki Haley is struggling with a gender gap in New Hampshire [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Letters: We need strong bipartisan legislation to finally start dealing with our immigration issues

How many times have you heard or read the words, "President Joe Biden is soft on the border" or "Donald Trump's border policies are inhumane"?
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