Daily Archives: January 22, 2026

Judicial Q&A: Judge Leah Shapiro

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: As I have done in past elections, I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. This is intended to help introduce the candidates and their experiences to those who plan to vote in … Continue reading →

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How’s that medicine taste?

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

I laugh. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special election for California’s vacant 1st Congressional District to coincide with the state’s regularly scheduled primary on June 2, with a second round of voting on Aug. 4 if needed—the latest dates allowed … Continue reading →

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Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to them. Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have gone from center field to center stage. Beltrán and Jones were elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in results revealed Tuesday night … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 19

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the people of Minneapolis as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff has interviews with three Democratic candidates for CD38 – Melissa McDonough, Theresa Courts, and Marvalette Hunter. SocraticGadfly at least in … Continue reading →

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