Morning Jolt: The Democratic Party’s Favorite New Candidate Hits a Snag

Making the click-through worthwhile: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits an unexpected complication for November; tough questions about whether opposing Brett Kavanaugh is worth it for endangered Senate Democrats; and whether America can continue to function if political parties see each other as enemies and threats instead of mere opponents.

The Road to Congress for New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democrats' favorite new congressional candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, hit a bump in the road this week. New York State has lots of small political parties and allows candidates to run as the nominee of multiple parties. Ocasio-Cortez beat incumbent congressman Joe Crowley in the Democratic party's primary. But the Working Families party had endorsed Crowley, and made him their nominee. The Working Families party asked Crowley to agree to remove his name from the ballot and . . . he won't.

Ocasio-Cortez now accuses Crowley ...

July 12 2018

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The Democratic Party's Favorite New Candidate Hits a Snag Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits an unexpected complication for November; tough questions about whether opposing Brett Kavanaugh is worth it for endangered Senate Democrats; and whether America can continue to function if political parties see each other as enemies and threats instead of mere opponents. The Road to Congress for New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democrats' favorite new congressional candidate, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, hit a bump in the road this week. New York State has lots of small political parties and allows candidates to run as the nominee of multiple parties. Ocasio-Cortez beat incumbent congressman Joe Crowley in the Democratic party's primary. But the Working Families party had endorsed Crowley, and made him their nominee. The Working Families party asked Crowley to agree to remove his name from the ballot and . . . he won't. Ocasio-Cortez now accuses Crowley ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Trump's Beleaguered European Allies Conrad Black Angela Merkel and Theresa May face domestic political troubles as they engage with Trump. A world of strongmen, &c. Jay Nordlinger The Turkish strongman, Erdogan, was sworn in again as leader. Three other leaders -- Medvedev (Russia), Orbán (Hungary), and Maduro (Venezuela) -- were in attendance. That is instructive. Poll: 64 Percent of Americans Want to Keep Roe vs. Wade Mairead McArdle A majority of Americans want the landmark 1973 abortion case Roe vs. Wade to stay in place, according to a Gallup poll published Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT California Nightmare Luke Thompson The state's economy, struggling with fundamental shifts in the nature of work, has forged billionaires and indigent legions alike. The Sea Will Not Be Tamed Jerry Hendrix On China's formidable, flawed effort to turn naval strategy upside down. A Man for Japan Jay Nordlinger Christopher Szpilman's father, Wladyslaw, was a famous pianist and composer in Poland. He had survived the Holocaust in miraculous ways. Battle of the Chesapeake Alexandra DeSanctis Virginia 'is turning blue, and the Republicans are... turning crazy.' Trump Administration Announces Completion of Initial Family Reunifications Mairead McArdle The Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it has reunited all eligible immigrant children under five years old with the appropriate adults. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Photoshop of the Day: July 9th-July 13th Cartoons of the Day: July 11, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.