Today in Politics — Oct 06
Posted by PolicyWire
- Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says — Trump’s approval puts a military death sentence back into focus and highlights the president’s role in carrying out capital punishment. It also raises… — discuss · link - Inside the transgender rights fight injecting chaos into Democrats' midterm efforts — The dispute shows Democrats struggling to set a unified response to Republican attacks on transgender issues just weeks before the midterm elections. It also… — discuss · link - Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, Not So Much. — The race tests whether Democrats can compete in a state where even supporters view the challenge as a long shot. It also offers a measure of how much attention… — discuss · link - Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close — Polls are showing that Democrats have a clear advantage heading into the midterms, but that doesn't tell the whole story. And, today, a mega merger between… — link - Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 — His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month. — link Today’s stories span presidential power, military justice, divisive issues shaping Democratic strategy, competitive Senate politics, midterm polling, media consolidation, and the death of author and former politician Jeffrey Archer. What are you seeing as the strongest influence on the political landscape right now?