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- 1Progressive commentator takes on GOP ethics shift in new episode●NOW PLAYING == Tarabuster with Tara Devlin 10/2/26: # GOP - from "I'm not a crook" to "So what if I am?" https://www. yo
Progressive commentator Tara Devlin aired a new episode of her political show Tarabuster, arguing the Republican Party has shifted from Richard Nixon's era denial of wrongdoing — "I'm not a crook" — to an attitude of "so what if I am?" The episode frames the GOP as having abandoned accountability, a line of criticism likely to resonate with Democratic-leaning audiences discussing Republican scandals and political ethics.
- 2Is James Talarico about to flip Texas for the Democrats?▼Is James Talarico about to flip Texas for the Democrats? | Politics Weekly America
The Guardian's Politics Weekly America podcast examines whether Texas state legislator James Talarico could help Democrats win Texas, a state that has long eluded the party. The discussion centres on Talarico's rising national profile, his progressive messaging, and speculation about his political future, including talk of statewide or national ambitions as Democrats look for fresh leadership.
- 3How North Bay athletes are faring in college sports●How are North Bay alums doing in college sports?
The Press Democrat takes a look at how athletes from North Bay high schools are performing in college sports. The roundup reviews alumni across collegiate programs, tracking their recent results and progress at the next level. It is part of the paper's ongoing local sports coverage aimed at readers who followed these athletes through their prep careers in the region north of San Francisco.
- 4San Francisco progressives clash over AI, housing and labor▼Two progressives, one congressional seat: San Francisco candidates clash over AI, housing and labor
Two progressive candidates are competing for the same congressional seat in San Francisco, with debates centering on artificial intelligence, housing policy and labor rights. The contest highlights divisions within the city's progressive movement, as rivals with broadly similar politics split over how to regulate the tech industry, address the housing shortage and support workers.
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Politico reports Bernie Sanders is ramping up his midterm strategy by funneling financial support to favored candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. Angie Nixon, a Florida state representative known for her progressive politics, is drawing attention in connection with the story, as voters discuss which candidates Sanders is backing with his fundraising network and what it means for Democratic primaries.