Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
* As Donald Trump continues to rail against Rep. Thomas Massie, members of the president’s political operation have created a new super PAC focused specifically on defeating the Kentucky Republican congressman.
* It’s Primary Day in New York, and among the many contests is a closely watched Democratic mayoral primary in New York City.
* One Nation, a dark money group aligned with the Senate Republican leadership, is reportedly launching a $10 million ad campaign in support of the party’s far-right megabill, which the party still hopes to have on Donald Trump’s desk by July 4.
* On a related note, a coalition of progressive organizations is also launching a new ad campaign condemning the GOP’s reconciliation package, focusing specifically on the legislation’s “giveaways” to oil companies.
* Activist David Hogg has walked away from his role as one of the vice chairs of the Democratic National Committee, and this past weekend, party officials chose his replacement: Washington State Democratic Party chair Shasti Conrad.
* In Minnesota, the state House was evenly divided between the parties, and when Democrat Melissa Hortman was shot and killed, Republicans were left with a one-vote majority. That said, The New York Times reported, “Democrats say a shocking act of political violence should in no way be shrouded by concern over a looming political controversy. There will be plenty of time to hold a special election to fill Ms. Hortman’s seat before the next legislative session begins next February.”
* A few months ago, Bridget Brink, a career foreign service officer who served under five presidents from both parties, resigned in outrage in response to Trump’s policy toward Russia. Now, she’s running for Congress as a Democrat in her home state of Michigan.
* The latest national Fox News poll asked respondents whether they have favorable or unfavorable views of a variety of prominent political figures. The politician with the highest favorability rating? Former Vice President Kamala Harris.
