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🔅 Nigerian Election: Will the young Obi-dients take it?

baobabnewsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Africa US Elections Diplomacy
  1. Nigeria's upcoming election is drawing attention to young voters and their potential impact on the political landscape.
  2. Peter Obi, a third-party candidate, is gaining traction among young voters by promising change and job opportunities.
  3. Over 9.5 million new voters, predominantly under 35, have been added to the voter register, potentially affecting the election outcome.

What's happening with Indiana Democrats in 2024?

IMPORTANTVILLE • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Parties
  1. Indiana Democratic candidates are slow in announcing bids for statewide offices compared to Republicans.
  2. Rep. Jim Banks has cleared the field for U.S. Senate, while Democrats are still hesitant to announce bids.
  3. Former Democratic candidates like Destiny Wells and Tom McDermott are reassessing their next steps, criticizing the current state of Indiana Democrats.

🔅 Kenya's Political Heatwave

baobabnewsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Africa Elections Protests
  1. Opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga, calls for protests over high living costs and electoral fraud
  2. Protests in Kenya have led to violence, including attacks on police stations and political party offices
  3. Government claims fair elections, while opposition leader Odinga accepts peace calls but reserves the right to protest
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10 Predictions You Won't Read Anywhere Else

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Legislation Government Policy Campaigns
  1. Debt ceiling deal predictions include a mini-grand bargain and credit for President Biden.
  2. 2024 Presidential campaign predictions point to candidates challenging Donald Trump and media favoring Tim Scott over Ron DeSantis.
  3. Investigations into Donald Trump's business dealings continue with prosecutors seeking information on foreign deals.

America is the Ultimate Failed State.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Foreign Policy Government Military Environment
  1. America is facing a water and food supply crisis due to environmental damage and unsustainable practices.
  2. The US military heavily relies on oil, leading to aggressive actions to secure oil supplies globally.
  3. Western ideological philosophies prioritizing property rights have failed America and the world, resulting in environmental destruction and potential fascism.

Intelligence Digest - 2024-01-05

Hill Bill • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Elections Government International relations Conflict Diplomacy
  1. The US is urging the UN Security Council to take urgent action against Yemen's Houthi rebels for attacking ships in the Red Sea.
  2. As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, the global community is closely monitoring key events on day 680 of the conflict.
  3. 2024 could mark a significant shift as Huawei might surpass Apple in the mobile operating system race in China, with HarmonyOS gaining traction.

Scorecard: Ranked Choice Voting

the best of a great lot • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Accountability Representation Elections Legitimacy
  1. Rank Choice Voting may not significantly increase people's preference for their representative due to limited candidate options.
  2. More candidates running in Rank Choice Voting could potentially increase accountability for representatives.
  3. Rank Choice Voting has the potential to improve the legitimacy of governance by preventing spoiler candidates.

🥟 Chao-Down #251 DeepMind's latest AI AlphaGeometry aces high-school math, FDA approves an AI product that predicts cognitive decline, MIT researchers use AI to identify new class of antibiotics

Chaos Theory • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Health Research Elections Retail
  1. Google's DeepMind developed AI AlphaGeometry that excels in high school math
  2. FDA approved an AI product for predicting cognitive decline
  3. MIT researchers used AI to discover a new class of antibiotics

Joxley Reads 04.02.24

Joxley Writes • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Campaigns Parties
  1. The author reflects on lessons Labour can learn from the 2017 election to avoid past mistakes.
  2. Campaigns starting with a significant polling lead need to understand past errors to succeed.
  3. Readers can access the full post and archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Joxley Writes.

Trump Can’t Go Banning People from MAGA if He Wants to Be President, Prominent Republican Says

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Presidency Republicans Campaigning Social media
  1. A prominent Republican warns Trump against banning voters from his political movement if he wants to be re-elected as president.
  2. Exclusionary thinking does not win elections, especially when it comes to alienating potential voters.
  3. Learning from past mistakes and expanding his base is crucial for Trump to succeed in winning the presidency.

Goldman on Censuring Stefanik: Members of Congress Can’t Be ‘Gearing up to Subvert Democracy’ Again

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Democracy Elections Capitol Attack Conspiracy Theories
  1. Rep. Dan Goldman is pushing to censure Rep. Elise Stefanik for supporting the January 6 insurrectionists.
  2. Stefanik is accused of promoting conspiracy theories and undermining American democracy.
  3. Goldman emphasizes the importance of preventing Congress members from threatening democracy.

Primary Election 2024: Republican ballot

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Issues Legislation Elections Candidates Primary Senate Congress
  1. The post provides detailed information about candidates on the Republican ballot for the 2024 primary election in Mecklenburg County, covering various positions like the council of state, US Congress, and the NC Court of Appeals.
  2. There are intriguing storylines in the Republican primary, such as candidates vying for governor, congressional seats, and lieutenant governor, including figures like Dale Folwell, Mark Harris, and Jim O'Neill.
  3. The article highlights the backgrounds, key issues, and noteworthy aspects of the candidates, ranging from their experience in politics, stances on critical matters like education and healthcare, to any controversies or unique characteristics.

Primary Election 2024: Democratic ballot

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Policy Candidates Legislation Elections Candidates Campaigns Legislation Policy
  1. The 2024 Primary Election Democratic ballot in Mecklenburg County includes races for positions like N.C. Council of State, U.S. Congress, and county commissioners.
  2. Interesting storylines include the competition for Governor, Attorney General, and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, sparking political intrigue.
  3. Candidates range from established political figures to newcomers, offering diverse backgrounds and priorities for voters to consider.

Primary Election 2024: Libertarian ballot

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Parties Government Policies
  1. The post provides information about the races on the Libertarian ballot in Mecklenburg County for the 2024 primary election, including N.C. governor and a presidential primary.
  2. Two candidates on the Libertarian ballot for N.C. governor are Shannon Bray, advocating for various issues like affordable healthcare and ranked choice voting, and Mike Ross, focusing on transparent government and free-market education.
  3. The Charlotte Ledger presents election information for free, with no ads, supported by Charlotte Ledger members, and offers options for free or paid memberships to access local newsletters.

Please Get This To Glenn Greenwald. It’s the Year 2000. Facebook® and Twitter® do not exist, and I Have No Other Way of Contacting His Office.

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Media Government Political Commentary Elections
  1. Glenn Greenwald is valued for his radical perspectives on U.S. government actions and war crimes.
  2. Glenn Greenwald has garnered a large following due to his work on government malfeasance and civil liberties, although he has faced criticism for becoming more of an influencer than a journalist.
  3. The post discusses the January 6 Capitol riot, the power of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, and challenges the idea of free speech protection in certain situations.

Happy Election Week!

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Policy Morality Campaigns
  1. The author discusses the concept of the false consensus effect, where people tend to believe that others agree with them, and how it played a role in a State Senate candidacy.
  2. There is a call for a new form of morality that prioritizes the elimination of harmful individuals in positions of power, emphasizing the importance of natural justice over traditional concepts of morality.
  3. The idea of citizens collectively choosing poverty as a means to resist and harm governments, as a form of silent rebellion against authority and injustice.

Good Job Supreme Court

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal analysis Supreme Court 14th Amendment Congress Elections
  1. The US Supreme Court ruled that Colorado cannot use the 14th Amendment to remove a candidate from the Presidential ballots, highlighting the importance of federal power over state powers.
  2. The unanimous decision of the Supreme Court showcases their commitment to interpreting the law based on the Constitution and not succumbing to political pressures or biases.
  3. The decision allows for potential Congressional actions regarding candidate disqualification, with implications on the certification of future election results in case of alleged insurrection.

Elon Musk Met with Donald Trump

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections Political Commentary
  1. Elon Musk met with Donald Trump to discuss defeating President Biden, which could potentially involve a large donation to a Super PAC.
  2. There is speculation that Musk may make a historically massive donation to support Trump due to concerns about Biden's administration's hostile attitude towards him.
  3. Money can heavily influence elections, and Musk's potential involvement could have significant implications for Trump's campaign and Biden's presidency.

AI and Election Misinformation

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Misinformation Elections Deep fakes Trust
  1. Generative AI models can create deepfake content that looks real, leading to misinformation during elections.
  2. People are likely to become more skeptical of information due to the prevalence of AI-generated misinformation, which could reduce the impact of fake content on changing minds.
  3. Organizations capable of identifying and promoting truthful content may gain trust in a world filled with misinformation, but polarization in news sources could hinder their effectiveness in swaying voter preferences.

Trump likes to ‘win.’ Accept that and perhaps he can be neutralised

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 16
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections Leaders Decision-making Conflict resolution
  1. Trump's main goal is to 'win' at all costs, viewing the world as zero-sum where there are winners and losers.
  2. Trump is willing to accept defeat when faced with inevitable losses, as seen in examples from 'The Apprentice.'
  3. It is important to understand Trump's response to defeat in order to strategize and possibly neutralize his actions in the short-term.

I've got all the Kamala profiles you need right here

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Social Issues Government Civil Rights Media
  1. Three comprehensive profiles on Kamala Harris are highlighted from different time periods and sources.
  2. A colorful post-mortem on the struggles of the fashion industry, offering an insightful and entertaining read.
  3. An in-depth look at a viral video misinterpretation involving BLM protesters, showcasing the importance of digging deeper into online content.