Managing editor, Washington Examiner Magazine. Past: @politico, @CNNPolitics. Two-time book author and public speaker. dmark@washingtonexaminer.com.
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Three presidents have or will turn 80 this year — Donald Trump (June 14), George W. Bush (July 6), and Bill Clinton (Aug. 19).
Yet a vice president from 1989 is younger all three — Dan Quayle, age 79.
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Nine House members in 2026 have run for other offices but lost. Reps.:
Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
Wesley Hunt (R-TX)
Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Robin Kelly (D-IL)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Ralph Norman (R-SC)
Chip Roy (R-TX)
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Jun 10
Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, who both lost GOP South Carolina governor primary bids, are the 8th and 9th House members defeated in runs for other offices.
With lawmakers giving up House seats in futile 2026 runs for governor, Senate, and state attorney general.
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Jun 3
Reps. Randy Feenstra (IA) and Dusty Johnson (SD), who lost GOP governor primary bids, are 6th and 7th House members defeated in runs for other office.
Also Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX).
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David Mark retweeted
I know that it takes weeks to count all the ballots, but if the contests aren't particularly close you're not actually waiting weeks to find out who won... just how much they specifically won by.
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George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says apnews.com/article/george-sa…
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South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is running third in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Rhoden was lieutenant governor and succeeded Kristi Noem as governor when she became HHS secretary.
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Jun 2
Sorry to see the passing of singer Peabo Bryson at age 75. Perhaps best known for "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin." Earlier tune "If Ever You’re in My Arms Again" a classic that's picked up play in recent years.
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May 31
With 2025 champions OKC out, this will be the eighth straight NBA season without a repeat title winner.
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May 31
With a Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals set, cue the inevitable headlines, "Party Like It's 1999".
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May 29
Trump's South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette a snub of two GOP House members running, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman.
And a third by extension, Attorney General Alan Wilson, son of Republican Rep. Joe Wilson.
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May 29
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) is the 30th House member retiring in the 2026 election cycle.
Four have lost renomination bids.
Twenty-three are running for other offices.
Four have lost bids for other offices.
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May 28
Hard to see how there could be a season in 2027 if owners dig in on this. Only 9 teams would fit within this range based on 2026 payroll.
May 28
BREAKING: As expected, MLB proposed a hard salary cap to union officials today as part of the next CBA, sources tell ESPN. The salary floor for teams beginning in 2027 would be set at $171.2 million which includes player benefits with the ceiling at $245.3 million.
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May 27
Ex-Rep. Joe Schwarz (R-Mich.) has died at 88. A House member for one term, 2005-07, the first of several short-timers.
Schwarz won the open seat in 2004 but lost renomination to GOP Rep. Tim Walberg. He lost to Democrat Mark Schauer in 2008, but reclaimed it in a 2010 rematch.
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May 27
Winner of the Ken Paxton (R)/James Talerico (D) Texas Senate race will be only the fourth person to hold that seat going back to 1961.
That was the year Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson (D) vacated it to become vice president.
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May 27
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is the third House member to lose renomination in the 2026 election cycle. Along with Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).
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May 21
After House Democrats lost their 40-year majority, the late Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) in 1995 became point man in debates against GOP arguments.
It didn't stop any bills from passing, but became early viral moments in a cable TV-dominated news era, and amid a nascent internet.
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May 21
Politics aside, this was a strong Colbert musical moment, with Paul Simon and band. Early in the show's run.
"Troubled Waters – 'Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard' 09/11/15 Stephen Colbert"
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